2015-05-17 17:57
Are you a presenter who is making these two critical errors when you give a talk?I recently attended a presentation with a team of two eager speakers. They had carefully prepared for their t… Read More
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A blog about personal and business communication skills, and organizing personal finances.
2015-05-09 18:19
Your supervisor tells you to be at a meeting. It's a discussion, but several people in the group do all the talking. The rest of the group is silent. The meeting leader does not appear… Read More
2015-04-02 19:43
Many people who are learning English as a second language, as well as those who have moved to a different part of the USA, struggle with learning the meaning of certain idiomatic expressions… Read More
2015-04-02 19:26
First impressions are made remarkably fast, and part of that impression is how well a person speaks. Is the person's speech easy to understand, and does he or she sound confident and caring?… Read More
2015-03-17 22:03
Have you ever watched someone who is good at small talk "work a room", and wished you too could start conversations with strangers? Have you wondered what he or she knew that you di… Read More
2015-02-27 22:18
It's that time of year when many soon-to-be graduates are interviewing for their first jobs. Even though they have terrific skills in technical areas, many of them from other countries st… Read More
2015-02-27 22:06
The walked into an office to purchase a service. The department manager, who was behind the computer in the office, gave her a business card and said, "Email me with the details and… Read More
2015-02-27 21:59
Congratulations, H-4 visa holders!It was announced today that H-4 visa holders, who meet certain conditions, will be eligible to apply for work permits on May 26, 2015. H-4 visa holders a… Read More
2015-02-26 02:50
For those in the South and the Southeast, today (or tonight ) is a time when we should be prepared for a potential power outage, according to the weather reports that emphasize the potenti… Read More
2015-02-24 19:48
The person walked into an office to purchase a service. The department manager, who was behind the computer in the office, gave her a business card and said, "Email me with the details… Read More
2015-02-08 23:05
Are you planning to move to the USA in 2015, or will you be bringing international employees to the USA? There's more to welcoming them effectively than a simple "hello, we're glad you ar… Read More
2015-01-26 00:03
Better Business Communication Day: January 26, 2015Think about the last time you did business with a company and thought "That was pretty negative!" (For me, it was as recent as today.) Wh… Read More
2015-01-20 18:36
Regardless of how you feel about the current political situation in the USA, the State of the Union (SOTU) address is a wonderful learning opportunity that shouldn't be missed. Think of i… Read More
2015-01-20 02:28
Have you ever heard of a business encounter without some form of communication, whether written, verbal or even sign language?Neither have I.Clear communication is vital for business. Studi… Read More
2014-12-30 23:11
You're at your in-law's house, or the home of a friend of a friend. You want to be a great guest, but after 10 minutes, you have nothing to say. You'll be there for another 24 hours, so w… Read More
2014-12-22 02:56
The holidays will be here soon! Are you excited - or are you dreading them?Do you try hard to avoid holiday events, or if you go, wish you could melt through the floor?A vital skill in enjo… Read More
2014-12-17 01:52
Three groups of people have difficulty being concise. Do these sound like anyone you know?The first group is those who are nervous about speaking to those in authority, or calling in to a… Read More
2014-12-17 01:46
"You're going to the company party, aren't you? Everyone who is important will be there. You have to come!" "Come to the bar with us for this holiday fling, just a couple of drinks a… Read More
2014-12-17 01:42
Are you overwhelmed right now with work, family, home, hobby and holidays? Many people have difficulty setting priorities; everything seems important.Is that what you are feeling?Sit down f… Read More
2014-12-04 01:15
Are you planning on buying a gift for someone in the helping professions, such as a speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist or a special educator? Do you know… Read More
2014-12-03 12:32
When you lead a meeting, there are several ways to judge its value. Are new ideas generated and discussed? Is important information shared with everyone in attendance? Are people networki… Read More
2014-11-26 03:37
Do you dread going to noisy holiday parties because you are having trouble hearing people? Here are some tips to help.First, if you have a hearing aid, wear it! It has been programmed to yo… Read More
2014-11-20 01:00
Have you ever had a great thought - and then forgot it before you could say it in a meeting or conversation? Have you struggled to recall a particular word?Here are some tips to help you to… Read More
2014-11-20 00:46
Do you have a strong American regional accent, such as a Southern, Midwestern or New England accent in the USA, and want to change it to a more standa… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Speedy speakers, seeking to justify their rapid rates, ask how fast they should speak; many want an exact number of words per minute (wpm). Unfortunately, it isn't that easy.Speech rates… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
As a speech coach, I get this question often.A person decides to change some aspect of his speech. He tries to say a word differently, and sometimes sounds better. Then when he has a conv… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Have you ever sent an e-mail, and found it was totally misinterpreted? The reason may have been that when you speak, your tone of voice conveys emotion, sarcasm, and interest (or lack of… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Have you ever wondered what a group of people was talking about? The words did not seem to fit their literal meaning. "What's up, man?" ,"Sorry, Charlie!" , "Bless your heart", "Tab… Read More
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