Why Teaching Idioms is Important in Business English

Like many of you I have a profile on the networking site LinkedIn. (You can find me at http://www.linkedin.com/in/communicationcoach)  One of the benefits of LinkedIn is becoming a member of a group related to our fields or interests.  I subscribe to a number of groups, and sometimes feel compelled to add my two cents to the discussions, although not […]

Body Language of a Warrior

I’m currently re-reading an old book I have, called The Martial Artist’s Book of Five Rings: The Definitive Interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi’s Classic Book of Strategy, by Stephen F. Kaufman. This was prompted by my recent viewing of The Samurai Trilogy, the 3 movies created a long time ago to tell the life story of Musashi (1584-1645), […]

The Initial 3V Process: From Consultation to Coaching

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Wondering if a 3V communications coaching program is for you, or your employee?  Curious about the process?  Here is essentially what happens from initial consultation to full-on coaching, from my point of view, as your potential coach: 1. The process of your communication skill enhancement starts with an email or phone call to 3V, followed up […]

Quick Tips for Giving and Getting Media Interviews

I recently gave my opinion on a LinkedIn discussion regarding the topic of how entrepreneurs could get noticed by the media.  As I have some experience in this matter, and also as I teach entrepreneurs and other coaches and trainers, I thought I should post my quick advice here as well.  Hope it helps. I […]

Psychological Distancing Explained By Kevin Hogan

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Managers Can Improve Their Listening Skills

Managers are in a demanding position in a lot of ways; their daily interaction with employees has to be efficient, friendly, and professional at the same time. They have a unique responsibility to communicate coherently and assign various tasks without coming off as too bossy, but there is one aspect to their communication skills that […]

Improve Your Business Communications at April 3 Toronto Event

The key to successfully starting, growing or leading a business is effective communications. Your great idea will not get interest from anyone if you can’t share your vision, persuasively pitch, and clearly market your products and services. Come learn these skills and meet the coaches who can help improve your business communication skills so you […]

TEDx Talk: The Long Life of First Impressions

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