Many people believe that speaking skills are inborn. It is a myth – everybody can learn to speak. Yes there are many who appear to have a natural style – they may appear to have a bit more charisma or confidence. However, you will find that they have spent years...
It’s Award Time! We have just had the Golden Globe Awards and soon there will be the Academy Awards. Along with receiving awards goes the acceptance speech. It is amazing how something as simple as saying thank you and acknowledging people can become a disaster. So...
One of my passions is working with my clients to ensure that they are ready to grab every opportunity that comes by. I often have people asking me why it is such a passion. From personal experience I know what it is like to let opportunities slip by because of a fear...
So it’s time you have signed up for the conference – and those second thoughts are starting to creep in – what have I done! First – remember you are not alone – if you are sitting at home behind your computer worrying about attending your conference –...
I don’t usually watch cooking shows, however when I do, I watch MasterChef and I was lucky to catch last night’s show. Besides being in awe at those who can cook, I found the communication lessons that could be taken away from Wednesday’s show very enlightening....
