English Idiom Ebook, If You Like

Hello my friends, Someone emailed me and asked where I got the “Dead Idioms” from (previous post). I sell a downloadable ebook called “Everyday English Idioms”, and that is where they came from.  I would be happy if you wish to purchase this ebook. Click here to see it, preview a few pages, and then […]

12 Solutions for Being a Better Leader

Hello all, I am participating in a “Blog Tour” and have the privilege to introduce this article by Mark Tewart. Enjoy – be a better leader! 12 Solutions for Being a Better Leader By Mark Tewart 1. Manage things and lead people. Processes should be defined and managed daily. People should be led by example […]

Communicating Confidently in Business

Hello those of you in Toronto/GTA: This is the last week that we are taking registrations for the upcoming Nov. 8th effective communication skills workshop, downtown Toronto. You will learn: How to Communicate with confidence The art of small talk and winning first impressions conflict management assertiveness in communications Downtown Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Yonge/College. […]

Effective Communications Workshop

NOTE: This is the last week to register. 3V Communications Presents: Communicating Confidently in Business: Learn to Communicate with Charisma and Confidence to Build Your Career Success! This interactive workshop focuses on building confidence in your communications, people-skills, first impression management and conflict management, plus influence. See website ad for more details and bonuses. Saturday […]

Deals on Training Courses

Hello, There is a good company that is based here in Toronto, but they are not limited to the GTA, called Last Minute Training. They help vendors like myself advertise workshops and they help people looking for personal/professional development find courses and workshops. They even help you get deals. I have been working with this […]

Dead Idioms?

Hello all, Using idioms (expressions) that are up to date and appropriate will help you fit in better in conversations and allow you to understand more discussions in everyday situations. Using an old ‘dead’ idiom can make you sound a bit foolish, or out of touch. Here are a few idioms that use the word […]

Communication is Needed for Leadership

I wanted to share with you this excerpt from Dan Schabel’s blog, whom I don’t know, as he interviewed an author, speaker and coach that I do follow, Larina Case, PsyD, MBA. This topic focuses on the importance of communication and confidence (my 2 favourite subjects) and leadership skills. For the full blog article, please […]

Essential Top 7 Communication Skills for Entrepreneurs

As a Communication Coach and trainer for 3V, and as a Program Advisor for YEDI, I frequently meet, network with and teach entrepreneurs from both non-profit and for-profit sectors, representing businesses and organizations of various sizes and stages in business. The titles of the workshops I provide may change but the core values requested and […]

NLP Certification – From Home

Hello, Recently I have had a couple people email and ask me about NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) certification. If you google NLP and then your city name, you will get a much more targeted search. Do you want to study live in a group or at home? What is your budget? For at-home study, here is […]

ESL Resources? Please go here

Hello, As a Communication Coach I work with many different people from many different walks of life, and I have the pleasure here in Toronto of coaching hard-working immigrants who struggle with ESL (English as a Second Language) and English fluency. I just want to remind any of you out there that I have two […]