3V English Communication Assessment (ECA) Template
I have been invited to speak at both TESL Canada and TESL Ontario on the topic of Business English Fundamentals, and how to teach them in the classroom or at the office. Assessments are a key player in communication coaching and corporate training success. Simply speaking, the formula is “Assessment = Training Program = ROI […]
Join Me at TESL Canada 2017 and Learn About Teaching Business English
Fellow Business English/ESL teachers, tutors and coaches, are you going to TESL Canada’s Conference in Niagara Falls this weekend? If so, let’s connect! I’ll be giving a short lecture titled “Business English Fundamentals: How to Teach It in the Classroom or Office!” My lecture is scheduled for Saturday, June 10th 2017 at 2:15 in the […]
Become a Certified 3V Communication Coach
Are you interested in becoming a Certified Communication Coach? Coaching in general is an exploding industry, and the interest in communication coaching itself has tripled in the last few years. There are organizations that can certify you as a life coach, NLP coach, business coach etc. but currently there are not many, or no organizations […]
5 Tips for Finding a New (Communication) Coach
It can be difficult to find the perfect coach for you when you’ve never done it before. There are many types of coaches, with various backgrounds and different areas of specialization. Here are some quick tips to get you started on the right foot: 1 – self-assess your needs first. Be as specific as possible […]
Is it Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays, or What?
Are you one of the people concerned that if you say the traditional holiday greeting “Merry Christmas” that people might feel you are not being inclusive or being politically correct? But don’t you have the right to practice your own beliefs and follow your own traditions? Stop fretting over this silly discussion. Ignore what your […]
Tips for Teaching Business English (For TESL Ontario Members)
As an active member of TESL (Teacher of English as a Second Language) Ontario I recently contributed my years of knowledge and experience training ESL clients and hosted a Professional Development webinar called Tips for Teaching Business English Students & Immigrants. It ran live on July 26 2015 but it is now archived and available […]
The Art of Small Talk and Deeper Conversation
My friend and fellow Communication Expert Mark Bowden was recently on the TV show The Social, and revealed some great verbal and non-verbal communication tips for us to use or avoid when in conversation. Many people have a difficult time with the art of small talk, not only with getting the conversation started, but with […]
Negotiations Are Easier With the ‘3 Ls’ Technique
On April 30th 2015 an organization I am proudly a part of, YEDI – York Entrepreneurship Development Institute, held its inaugural alumni meeting at York University (Toronto, Ontario). As a Program Advisor and Business Communications Specialist I was asked to partake in the Panel Discussion along with the other YEDI Program Advisors to share insights […]
Books I Read and Recommend for Improving Communications
I love to share information and recommend resources to my friends and clients, and love hearing about books and authors that have made a difference in their life too. Like many I have an Amazon page that lists the books I use in my coaching and training to help clients and teams improve their skills. […]
Tips to Help You Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day
For those that may be new to the countries where this holiday is celebrated, or for those who would like to know a bit more about the beginnings of this day, please read on. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17th in many countries, especially Ireland, England, Canada and the USA. It is a […]