Key Interpersonal Skills Help When Travelling Abroad

Here’s a story from my business trip in 2008 to Moscow, Russia, where I trained managers at an oil services company in Western business communication and English language skills.  The story does not take place in the office, but rather during my free time. I coach and train relationship building techniques, like the art of […]

A Thank You Card is Classy

Today in the mail I received a Thank You card from Leon’s.  Inside contained a hand-written note from Mike, the salesman who sold me my sofa a few weeks back (see previous post Mike Does Right at Leon’s). I think it’s great that a company is sending out thank you cards, and I think it […]

Black’s Photography is Ace!

Before I returned to Japan for the second time this last November,  I shopped around for a new digital camera, since the last time I was there I broke my other one.  It was July 4th 2008, Canada Day, and I was in Kyoto with a few foreign teachers, including my Canadian buddy Andrew.  We […]

Mike Does Right at Leon’s

My current couch is falling apart, piece by piece.  It’s an Ikea futon couch and it was never meant to be my main couch but for some unknown reason (laziness) it has been in the living room for far too long, breaking down both itself and anyone’s back who sits on it for too long.  […]

12 Solutions for Being a Better Leader

Hello all, I am participating in a “Blog Tour” and have the privilege to introduce this article by Mark Tewart. Enjoy – be a better leader! 12 Solutions for Being a Better Leader By Mark Tewart 1. Manage things and lead people. Processes should be defined and managed daily. People should be led by example […]

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 […]

Build Relationships Even When Travelling

Greetings from Moscow, Russia again! As most of you know I teach relationship-building techniques, the art of small talk and the secrets of winning first impressions. These interpersonal communication skills are vital in life. I also teach networking skills, as these soft-skills are imperative in building business and commerce relationships. How many successful sales people […]

Are You on a Confidence Tightrope?

Do you know how confident you should act in your presentations? Robert Herjavec (one of the VCs – Venture Capitalists –  from the TV shows “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, […]

72%? Really?

According to one of my favourite magazines for entrepreneurs, PROFIT (OCT’07), 72% of salespeople are either actively seeking or would be open to a new job if they came across one. The question is why? Well, from a communication coaching perspective, I would advise managers out there to keep up the kudos and also the […]