In the absence of information, we will often make up a story. This can be harmful when the featured star of your made-up story is you. Consider this scenario: You see a job posting online and it seems to have been written just for you. You spend a few hours tweaking your resume and getting things just right. Then you [read more]
In case you haven’t noticed, there is a whole lot of “white noise” in our speech. For the most part, we speak unconsciously. Why? Because speaking is a habit. We talk and communicate all the time. Many of us “think out loud” – speaking while we form our thoughts. Often there is also the presence of anxiety and [read more]
I made the right decision this weekend to travel two hours to attend a meeting in person, rather than the more convenient option of conference-calling in. It was a tough decision and I almost didn’t go. In fact, I was talking myself into a scratchy throat just to have a legitimate excuse for not attending. [read more]
This week, I’ll be facilitating a discussion among a group of professional women on the topic of How to say ‘No’ with confidence, not guilt. As it often goes with my speaking engagements, my topics and titles are created after listening to the needs of the meeting planners and their clients. Kisha Zullo, who runs the [read more]
How often can you say that you were moved to tears of joy watching an acceptance speech? That’s what I felt when I saw my good friend, Judy Rosenthal, give her acceptance speech at last week’s NCCJ Annual Human Relations Award Banquet in Hartford, Connecticut. Judy was one of four honorees being recognized for their [read more]
I am excited to announce the release of a new one-day communication training program in collaboration with my strategic partner, Leesa Wallace, The Performance Architect. The course is called: Sharpening Your Point for Better Discussions At a Glance: This one-day training program is designed for how people today give presentations or lead discussions or meetings – seated, [read more]
Distinguish yourself with effective presentation skills. No matter what your field of study or professional discipline, your career and work impact can be greatly enhanced if you possess strong presentation skills and confidence. Presentation skills continue to be one of the most commonly requested professional development needs listed on Individual Development Plans (IPDs) at major [read more]
To be an effective communicator, professionals must not only strive to be articulate, but also to be more aware of and in control of their body language and vocal delivery. Research studies indicate that over 90 percent of what’s being communicated in face to face situations is influenced by visual and vocal factors. In this [read more]
Last weekend, I enjoyed the special treat of cross country skiing in Jackson, New Hampshire (near Mt. Washington). My husband & I were visiting friends who had moved from Connecticut to New Hampshire (from cold to colder!) They are retired now, and are taking full advantage of the many outdoor adventures that New Hampshire has to [read more]
