3V Blog

Why Teaching Idioms is Important in Business English

Like many of you I have a profile on the networking site LinkedIn. (You can find me at http://www.linkedin.com/in/communicationcoach)  One of the benefits of LinkedIn is...

Body Language of a Warrior

I’m currently re-reading an old book I have, called The Martial Artist’s Book of Five Rings: The Definitive Interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi’s Classic Book of Strategy, by Stephen F. Kaufman. This...

The Initial 3V Process: From Consultation to Coaching

Wondering if a 3V communications coaching program is for you, or your employee?  Curious about the process?  Here is essentially what happens from initial consultation to full-on coaching...

Why Tipping Should Be Outlawed | Shine Food – Shine from Yahoo! Canada

Article: Why Tipping Should Be Outlawed | Shine Food – Shine from Yahoo! Canada Interesting discussion on the modern practice (and confusion) of tipping in North America.  Do you tip a...

Quick Tips for Giving and Getting Media Interviews

I recently gave my opinion on a LinkedIn discussion regarding the topic of how entrepreneurs could get noticed by the media.  As I have some experience in this matter, and also as I teach...

Managers Can Improve Their Listening Skills

Managers are in a demanding position in a lot of ways; their daily interaction with employees has to be efficient, friendly, and professional at the same time. They have a unique responsibility to...

Improve Your Business Communications at April 3 Toronto Event

The key to successfully starting, growing or leading a business is effective communications. Your great idea will not get interest from anyone if you can’t share your vision, persuasively pitch, and...