Increasing Awareness of Your Communication Skills You’ve probably heard or read this quote by George Bernard Shaw many times: “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” I’m sharing it here because it speaks to the need to understand communication more deeply, starting with one’s own. Some of the…
I had the pleasure of being a guest on Christy Tagye’s podcast, Productive Passions. We talked about many aspects of communication and public speaking and the importance of shifting your mindset to set you up for success and greater inner peace as a speaker and in other aspects of your life, and more. You can…
Communication Tips for Spending Holidays with Family The holidays are coming up and they can be stressful for a lot of people. Go in with a plan to handle challenging people and situations, especially if you’ll be spending holidays with family. Keep in mind that just because you’re related to people doesn’t automatically mean they’re…
INVESTOR PITCHING: SETTING YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS A few months ago, I was asked to write an article for Women Founders Network’s blog because I had successfully coached several entrepreneurs to wins in their fast-pitch competition over the past few years. My article on “Setting Yourself Up for Success with Investors” is provided below, and…
5 Words to Remember for Effective Communication When working with clients to develop their messaging, one question I ask many of them is, “If you only had two minutes to spend with someone, what advice would you give them that would change their life?” If you ask yourself this question at various times, you might…
Eliminate fillers, such as “um, “like,” “you know,” and “I mean,” to communicate more clearly and confidently. You will appear more self-assured, polished, and prepared if you use fewer filler words. The overuse of fillers detracts from your message. Quite often, people focus more on your filler words than your actual message. Furthermore, people might…
There has rarely been a time when clear communication was valued and needed as it is now. Each of us can help stop the spread of misinformation and disinformation. There are many more in-depth articles about how to evaluate the factual accuracy of various news media outlets and how to evaluate information. Here are two…
We are living in a time of the greatest uncertainty that many of us have ever experienced. For most people, much of life beyond the present day is a question mark. Opacity and a lack of communication lead to mistrust and frustration. The people who deliver clear information with genuine caring stand out and attract…