So, what are the qualities of a good speaker?
Here are a list of the qualities and characteristics of a good public speaker/presenter. Make sure you include these points when you have to speak in public. 1. They talk to us as though we are having a conversation 2. They speak our language 3. They look as though they are enjoying themselves. 4. They […]
When NOT to fight
A couple of weeks ago I was out with a friend for a couple of beers, and on the way home decided to go to the local liquor store and pick up some supplies. It wasn’t that late, but as I came out of the store I was confronted by a person; a beggar, panhandler, […]
Comparing Communication and English Conversations Skills
What are the English Language Conversation Skills? English Language Conversation Skills include language abilities, conversation skills, social skills, culture knowledge and non-verbal communication skills. Non-verbal communication skills are classified as posture, body movements, gestures, facial expressions, proximity and eye contact. In English speaking countries the non-verbal messages can represent from 50-93% of the meaning. Social […]
I really didn’t need to know that, sir
Hello, This is the Globe and Mail article from today, Monday February 23 2009, in which I was interviewed, along with other experts, on the issue of over-sharing personal information at work. If this topic is relevant to you and your office cohorts, please follow the link by clicking here: http://sympatico.globeandmail.com/servlet/RTGAMArticleHTMLTemplate?tf=tgamv3/realtime/fullstory_print.html&cf=tgamv3/realtime/config-neutral&articleDate=20090223&slug=wlinfo23&date=20090223&archive=RTGAM&site=Front&configLabel=front&hub=Front Thanks,
Are You Over-Sharing Personal Info at Work?
Today I was asked to give an interview for Sarah Boesveld, a newspaper reporter with The Globe and Mail’s Life section. She wanted to write an article about over-sharing in the workplace – that is, people offering a little bit too much personal information and how that can affect working performance and working relationships. Great […]
Ric on TV Tonight (videos)
Hello – just two quick announcements: ONE – If you have not yet seen it, my January 1st 2009 CBC News TV interview is up right now, where I discuss the G.R.O.W. coaching method. Just go to my Youtube channel video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_CW3Zu0DLk TWO – For those interested, and who can get the channel (I […]
Ric on CBC TV – Jan 01 09 Video Now Up
Hello, I hate to so shamelessly promote myself, but I want to provide more credibility to some folks who don’t know me and who want to make sure that I can ‘walk the walk and talk the talk’ when it comes to communication skills. So if you are interested in seeing the latest TV appearance, […]
German computer geeks learn to flirt
(In point of fact a lot of my clients come from the world of I.T., finance or engineering. This article is interesting as it indirectly demonstrates how important social communication skills can be lost when a person focuses too much on the ‘hard skills’ or scholastic endeavors. As a Communication Coach I help people find […]
G.R.O.W. Yourself in 2009
Hello everyone and happy 2009! As some of you might know I was recently on television again this year to briefly talk about New Years resolutions and how to create a plan to stick to them. Now personally, as most of you would know from last year’s interview that I uploaded to my homepage, I […]
I’m on TV again – Happy New Year!
Hello, For those interested in seeing me on CBC TV again to discuss the coaching model for goal setting and achievement, please stay tuned to CBC NewsWorld (Channel 26 in Toronto anyway) at 10:15am Jan 1st morning. their topic is New Years resolutions. I am changing it a bit… Happy New Year to all of […]