On a recent trip to Denver, my husband and I flew Spirit Airlines. If you’re not familiar with Spirit Airlines, imagine the most basic, no-frills, charge-you-for-everything airline you can fathom. That’s Spirit. Apparently, even a seat-back pocket to stow your goods while you fly is too much to ask, so there are a few bungee…
There is so much that can be said about improving one’s communication skills that we could be reading (or writing) forever. Sometimes you simply want a list of reminders. This is such a list. My online programs go into greater depth on each topic with exercises to help you explore your unique communication patterns and…
I am honored that my blog has been named one of the top 50 public speaking blogs by Feedspot. Of the thousands of public speaking blogs, Feedspot ranked ours as number 30. I am grateful to be in good company among my respected peers. “These blogs are ranked based on following criteria: To read more…
Verbatim memorization of a speech or responses to interview questions can detach you from your content and from the very people you’re trying to reach; the audience, the interviewer, investors. Memorization places your focus on remembering exact words and phrases, instead of where it should be, which is on communicating your ideas or information with…
People sometimes become so fixated on what their competitors are doing that they get desperate and resort to unethical, and even fraudulent, practices to get the inside scoop on them. While it’s good to know who your competitors are and what they offer so you can differentiate yourself, it’s not a great idea to copy…
Here are links to a few other articles you might enjoy: Body Language in Interviews and Meetings – Nonverbal Communication https://expertmediatraining.com/body-language-in-interviews-and-meetings/ How To Prepare for Presentations – 6 Tips for Effective Presentations https://expertmediatraining.com/how-to-prepare-for-presentations/ Prepare for Media Interviews BEFORE You Book One https://expertmediatraining.com/prepare-for-tv-interviews-media-trainer-tips/ Frequently Asked Questions about Media Training https://expertmediatraining.com/faqs-about-media-training/
With all the options we have for communicating today, choosing the right method is more important than ever. It’s easy to become overly reliant on one form of communication, but as Marshall McLuhan wrote, “The medium is the message.” People sometimes assume that the communication method you choose in any given situation is a reflection…
Here are some links to other articles on this media training and presentation training blog that you might find interesting: Body Language in Interviews and Meetings – Nonverbal Communication Prepare for Media Interviews BEFORE You Book One Video Engagement Tips from a Media Trainer and PR Expert How To Prepare for Presentations – 6 Tips…
For most people, becoming a great communicator is a lifelong endeavor. One of the best ways to become a better communicator is to become a better listener. To be a good listener, you must improve your ability to concentrate and refrain from hastily jumping to conclusions about what others are saying or asking of you….