One of the most common challenges I hear from non-native English speakers is they are concerned about their accent. In reality, with very few exceptions, if you are a fluent English speaker, most people can probably understand you just fine. Nobody cares about the accent. One of the most charismatic speakers I’ve seen had a … Read more
I’ve helped clients with many communication challenges. From speaking to social skills to selling, and more. One of the main recurring themes through all of them has been complication. When we are confused by something, we have a tendency to complicate it. We over-think something as simple as having a conversation. We develop theoretical frameworks and methodologies and complex narratives … Read more
Perfect Speaking Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be One of the hallmarks of inauthentic communication is perfectionism. Perfectionism leads to overly complicated and mechanical communication techniques. These techniques feel inauthentic and fake, damaging trust and turning audiences off. It could be a trite sales line that we’ve heard a million time before. It could … Read more
What is Executive Presence? Your “presence” is composed of 3 major factors: Nonverbals: your body language, physical movement and aesthetic appearance Verbals: Your words and delivery when speaking Social Interaction: how you interact with others When that presence makes people see you as a leader, we can call it executive presence. Let’s break down each … Read more
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The Concise Communication Class is an intensive, 30-day live online course to help you become a concise and effective speaker NEXT PROGRAM DATES:TBA The best way to improve your communication skills is to practice consistently, rigorously, and frequently under the guidance of experienced instructors. This is a LIVE course. You will attend each class session … Read more
One of the most common challenges our clients and students face is impromptu speaking. In most offices, you will need to speak off-the-cuff at various points: meetings, brainstorming sessions, or Q&A after a presentation. But we often fail to perform when caught off-guard. Our boss turns to us and says “So, what do you think … Read more
If you want to become a better speaker, there is a wealth of information available. Today we have access to countless apps, blogs, video courses and scientific papers. Many of these resources are great. They have useful information and they help us understand how to improve our desired skillset. But when it comes to speaking … Read more
In a few weeks the UK will go to the polls and elect a new Parliament. The Conservative party of Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to win decisively. The second-biggest party is the Labor party. The leader of Labor is Jeremy Corbyn, who faces off against May during the Prime Minister’s Questions. Looking at … Read more
One of the key qualities of dry, boring communicators: no passion! When someone seems to lack passion and excitement for their topic, we get bored very quickly. Why should we be interested in the topic if they aren’t? With more passion in your communication, you are more convincing, more engaging, and just more fun. Some simple questions to … Read more