Being heard is not about trying to communicate like someone else. Being heard is about harnessing our best self so our ideas get a seat at the table.
Happy International Women’s Day! As we celebrate the many contributions women have
February is a month to celebrate and acknowledge love, appreciation, and interpersonal connections. Which begs the question – how do you use communication to connect?
Everyone communicates differently. Your communication style impacts all aspects of your life, whether its
Last month, we discussed how to give feedback to others. Although it’s always helpful to seek new perspectives, it’s also important to incorporate the knowledge and feedback of another key person: yourself
While practice may make permanent, practice and repetition doesn’t always bring about improvement. Whether we deliver presentations and messages frequently or only occasionally; we need to be confident that our messages
“…Leadership presence is not a personality trait. It’s a skill that anyone can learn”. – BetterUp
We know when delivering a high-stakes presentation or meeting, it is important to show up professionally and with purpose. But what exactly
Our attention span has fallen to 8 seconds, according to studies cited by Microsoft Canada. Goldfish reportedly have a longer attention span than us! So, what does this mean for your next presentation? Every second counts.
Here are two tips … READ MORE
With the 2016 U.S. Presidential campaigns reaching a fever pitch, candidates are teeing up to face off in a series of primary and general election debates. The pre-debate research, coaching, and rehearsals are intense. No candidate wants to repeat Nixon’s … READ MORE
“People who know what they’re talking about don’t need PowerPoint.” – Steve Jobs
7 minutes. The attention span of a typical audience lasts about 7 minutes before you run the risk of losing them. You might get 10 minutes if … READ MORE
This month we shared how Lee Cronin solved four presentation challenges and created presentation magic through the use of questions.
We thought it might be helpful to provide you with a few go-to questions that can easily create that same … READ MORE
Whether you’re using questions to engage your audience during your opening, or posing rhetorical questions during your presentation to keep your audience engaged, questions can be a savvy presenter’s best friends. Lee Cronin, a professor of chemistry, nanoscience, and chemical … READ MORE