My TED Talk: The Long Life of First Impressions
The importance of interpersonal skills in today’s tech-world cannot be underrated or undervalued, and that’s why I focused my recent TED Talk on them. Please take a moment to view and learn about “The Long Life of First Impressions” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuG-BHquAHU If you like it, please ‘like’ it and share to your social networks, or directly […]
Are You the Director of First Impressions?
I snapped this picture a few weeks ago while i was visiting my local Scotiabank branch here in Toronto. I’m not sure how widely used this new labelling is – maybe it’s a national or even international initiative – but it’s eye-catching to say the least. For me I immediately responded to it because as […]
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 […]
Recovering from a Bad First Impression
Have you ever met someone new at a dinner party, networking function, or a dating event, and they rubbed you the wrong way immediately? Something they said or did, or they way they spoke or acted, just really turned you off? Sure, we all have had that experience. Now let me ask you, do you […]
Speaking with Confidence (the 3V Way)
Many people ask me how they can communicate with more confidence when they speak. They ask if it is a matter of vocabulary choice, of speaking louder, or dressing in a new suit. Today I would like to give some advice on that subject to you my readers. First things first – understand that effective […]
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 […]
Communicating Confidently in Business – Workshop
3V Communications Presents An effective communication skills full-day interactive workshop: Communicating Confidently in Business Learn to Communicate with Charisma and Confidence to build your Career Success! November 8th, 2008 – Downtown Toronto Hotel • Are you unsure if you are being heard and respected at work? • Do you feel a little insecure or shy […]
Identify Yourself Sooner Than Later
I recently received a phone call from a nice man looking at maybe doing a joint-venture and/or sharing space for workshops and seminars. Although it was a pleasant-enough conversation I would like to remind him and everyone else out there that you must identify yourself at the beginning of your phone call! He confirmed who […]
Recovering from a Bad First Impression
Have you ever met someone new at a dinner party, networking function, or a dating event, and they rubbed you the wrong way immediately? Something they said or did, or they way they spoke or acted, just really turned you off? Sure, we all have had that experience. Now let me ask you, do you […]