Brainstorming is a simple and effective tool in problem-solving. It brings together diverse thinking on a chosen topic with the sole purpose to generate a list of possibilities. No idea is rejected and speed of generating ideas is welcomed without the need to consider its merit or practicality. You can...
Changing minds one talk at a time
“If you always do what has always been done, you will always get what you got!” Change is the only constant. Change instills growth. Leaders implement change. However, being able to communicate the change in a way that is openly embraced requires tact and skill; enter the change talk. Your...
The unwelcome messenger
One of the more difficult leadership moments is for you to master the process of communicating distressing news. Regardless if the news is about a business restructure; informing of tragedy, or taking a principled standpoint on behalf of your company – this type of speech requires diplomacy and structure. Your...
Creating a teachable framework
Eight seconds is eight seconds. But why does sometimes eight seconds seem to drag out – like when you are waiting for test results – and other times eight seconds seem to go by so quickly? The reason is called the “oddball effect”. This is a term that describes what...
What voice personality are you?
Voice projection is not as simple as speaking loudly. There are 6 factors that contribute to the vocal production that you need to master and control as a speaker. Volume – how loud you speak. Pace – how fast or slow you speak. Pause – how much of space between...
Your 10-Day Speaking Challenge!
In order to master communication in a digital world you need to challenge yourself to improve the art of speaking. Bad speaking habits over time. Equally good speaking starts by taking simple consistent actions. Take this 10-day speaking challenge. Each day, embrace the challenge for the day fully. This...
Staying true to you!
Your credibility as a speaker is a factor of whether or not your audience can trust you. If trust is a must, how do you maintain your ethics as a speaker and build trust simultaneously? Use the power of story to connect with your audience It is hard for your...
Sustainable Speaking!
Speaking is a daily activity and not just a “performance” for your next virtual meeting or live event. You need to instill some actions, behaviours and disciplines to make speaking natural, relatable, and sustainable Non-negotiable You are the presentation and slides are your tool. Slides should never take over you...
Get Engaged!
Do you feel like you are speaking to a robot during your online meetings – speaking to a series of letters? Have meetings become mundane and disengaged? Let’s bring back the engagement into meetings using a range of online technology. The basics It should be standard virtual meeting etiquette, that...