A Sandwich Needs Bread Too!
I am surprised by the number of emails I get where a new contact i.e. a stranger is emailing me for the first time and they just send me a one-liner, with no polite introduction or sign-off. For example: Hi, I need to improve my English – what should I do? Or Hello, How can […]
Body Confidence: How to Like What You See in the Mirror
From childhood we are sold on an ideal image of beauty, one few of us ever see reflected when we look in the mirror. This article will show you how you can look in the mirror and despite the ideal, see only a beautiful you. When you look in the mirror, what’s the first thing […]
Talk to Trusted Friends and Mentors
As a Communication Coach I get the opportunity to meet and work with people from all walks of life. Sometimes what they are lacking, in addition to “ideal” interpersonal or professional communication skills, is a person or two in their life who they can ‘bounce things off of’, before they go ahead and make a […]
Further to your request…
“Further to your request, I have attached my resume.” “Further to your request, I am faxing you the contract immediately.” “Further to your request, I am happy to join you for lunch.” Which sentence does not fit in? If you said the last one, you are correct. This is a great expression to use, but […]
Confident Verbal Communications
Here is a sample of what was taught at a previous public 3V communication skills workshop to help our participants communicate their confidence: Even though only 7% of our communication is verbal, which is our word choice, phrases and expressions used etc. we still need to acknowledge the impact of what we say on others. […]
“What is NLP and how can I use it to improve my communications?”
This was a valid question given to me recently by one of my coachees. At first NLP can seem (and sound) daunting and scientifically complicated, but I can help you simplify it and use it everyday. First of all, NLP stands for Neuro-Linguistic Programming. If you are thinking “brain-language training” you are correct. NLP assists […]
Are You on a Confidence Tightrope?
Do you know how confident you should act in your presentations? Robert Herjavec (one of the angel investors from the TV show “Dragons’ Den” and “Shark Tank”) was recently asked this question: “What’s the most common fundraising flaw you see in entrepreneurs?” His answer: “Overconfidence, bordering on arrogance. Or lack of confidence, bordering on insecurity.” […]
The Best Way to Excel Communication Skills!
Effective Communication Skills Training Course: Learn the Art of Excellent Communications for Business or Pleasure! Communicate with more confidence and clarity. Increase personal and professional development. Take home a certificate! Toronto Sheraton Hotel – June 7th and 8th Day one focuses on advanced interpersonal skills, e.g. small talk, first impression management, NLP, building rapport, body […]
Introductions
Allow me to introduce myself. I am a certified Coach who specializes in Communications and Confidence. I have found that the two go hand-in-hand, and that the more confident you become, the better communicator you become, and vise versa. I have a website and blog set up for communication coaching and training but this blog […]
Are You Afraid of Phoning?
Have you ever had the chance to call someone, but you didn’t? Maybe you sent an email instead, or maybe you said to yourself “Oh, I don’t need to call, he/she knows what I am thinking.” It is strange but true, many people, not just ESL students and immigrants, have a fear of phoning (in […]