Short Video Highlights 3V Coaching & Training Options

Learn about Ric Phillips and 3V Communications coaching, including body language. Options for communication coaching/training include interpersonal/professional communication skills, public speaking, presentations, body language, business ESL, etc. We help you communicate clearly and confidently. Please enjoy this short video that highlights key aspects of our communication coaching and training.  Thank you!

Women in the Media (The Agenda Clip)

Women in the Media (The Agenda Clip) This is really interesting to me.  I realize men and women often have a different way of processing information and relaying it.  Here is a great anecdote on the subject.   What do you think?

Been to Starbucks Lately?

My wife is a big fan of Starbucks. When asked, she says she has no problem paying a little extra (compared to other leading coffee shops in Toronto) for the better tasting coffee (in her opinion) and the proper customer service. I found this video of Starbucks Customer Service online. No it’s not in Toronto […]

Some People Have Real Difficulty With Public Speaking but Have No Choice!

I salute those that are striving to improve their public speaking and presentation skills. It’s not always an easy thing to do, especially if one was born introverted, with a learning challenge of some kind, is not a native speaker of the working language or simply was never used to or trained in how to […]

Some Sites to Learn Idioms (Expressions)

There is formal language and then there is informal or casual language. For the school classrooms you need formal, i.e., ‘academic’ language.  For the lunch room and with your friends you need informal/casual language skills. At work, especially if it involves an office, boardroom and the like, you need formal i.e., ‘business’ language skills.  Each […]

Effective Communication Skills, Small Talk Ebook

Effective Communication Skills, Small Talk Ebook Learn the techniques and strategies to make you a master communicator! Understand the communication process, and how your brain interprets information so you can connect with people. Build rapport quickly with anyone, anytime, anywhere. Increase your charisma and confidence. Be able to read body language and people’s eyes. Give […]

How to Deal With Classic Chinese Negotiating Tactics | chinafilmbiz 中国电影业务

How to Deal With Classic Chinese Negotiating Tactics | chinafilmbiz 中国电影业务 By Robert Cain for China Film Biz September 3, 2012 While preparing recently for negotiations with a Chinese distributor that wants to acquire a film I’m producing, I found myself nodding in agreement with advice offered by attorney Steve Dickinson in an article he […]

Beware of Your Body Language in International Business

Beware of Your Body Language in International Business “Beware of Your Body Language in International Business”  – Business without Borders, Globe & Mail, July 31st, 2012 – Communication Coach & Body Language Expert Ric Phillips is interviewed to discuss body language and gestures for Westerners to be aware of while doing business overseas.  We specifically […]