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Nature and animals have always been a major part of my life. I live on a corner in the foothills bordering Topanga State Park, California, from which we have rescued dogs, cats, baby crows, several sets of hummingbirds, possum, and now my duck story. The Duck Story About 6-8 weeks ago a Mallard male and […]
Let’s talk about some specific moments that can fill us with tension. Since most people’s worst fear is speaking in front of a group, let’s start there. You may be saying “There is no way I would ever give a speech in front of an audience, and the type of work I do would never […]
You are a sales manager about to address your team… it’s Show Time! You are a grocery clerk and your next customer in line approaches the checkout… it’s Show Time! You are a product demonstrator in a retail store offering samples… it’s Show Time! You are a telephone representative or salesperson answering the next call… it’s Show Time! […]
Throughout history, public speaking has been a common cause of anxiety for all ages, across all levels of society. Even with all the rewards of fame, many performers still claim to suffer panic attacks when faced with public speaking. If you’ve ever found yourself suffering the effects of stage fright – or any other form […]
Public Speakers have fears. Believe it or not, the number one fear cited by most people is ‘speaking in front of a group’. The thing about speaking in public is that it’s risky to put yourself front and center knowing that while you should be exposing who you truly are, you could be judged to […]
I just completed a workshop for new entrepreneurs – people who have started their own business or have an idea and want to get it out there. I was struck once again by all the research and investment in time and money that they are willing to spend on these plans and products. There was […]
When our bodies are in tune with our words, emotions and intentions and we are feeling confident and in charge, we are unstoppable. When the reverse is true, we often feel ourselves losing control of the situation. Being out of tune and out of touch with what we want to say Missing the emotions we […]
Though sometimes overlooked today, person-to-person dynamics are very effective, and interpersonal communication skills are invaluable tools for the highly respected professional speaker or leader. Interpersonal communication is not just about what is actually said – the language used – but how it is said and the non-verbal messages sent through tone of voice, facial expressions, […]
As a member of several networking groups, I’m always fascinated by the variety of personalities within groups. Individuals sharing and communicating becomes the essence of the group, giving each group its own unique personality. These groups call to mind my years spent in classrooms. Looking back, I realize that the personality types I experienced in […]
What does it take to distinguish you and your business from the competition? Visionary leaders recognize that it’s no longer enough to provide a good product or service. People crave, and have come to expect, an experience. They want to feel something and be a part of something greater than themselves. You can train your […]