Posts Tagged ‘quality’

Before You Speak – Get it in Writing! Picture this: There you are…taking the stage with authority and confidence, about to deliver the speech you’ve spent months honing. You made the investment in professional coaching, you discovered your authentic voice, and you rehearsed your presentation from...
February 2nd, 2010 | Home | Read More

Nixing Public Speaking Nerves

“I can hear my heart pounding in my ears, my mouth feels like it could dispense cotton balls at any moment, my hands get cold and clammy, and I’m dead certain everybody within ten feet can hear my knees knocking together.”  Sound familiar? If so, then you’ve probably done some public speaking...
January 27th, 2010 | Home | Read More

How Much Do Poor Communication Skills Really Cost?

TOP TEN RISKS TO A COMPANY WITH INEFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION: 10. Inability to attract qualified job applicants. 9. Poor hiring decisions. 8. Miscommunication of key information resulting in either rework or errors. 7. Staff burnout due to low morale and lack of motivation. 6. Reduced staff retention and...
July 2nd, 2009 | Home | Read More

How’s My Speech

Think You Talk Too Fast?  Wonder Why People Frequently Ask You to Repeat Yourself? If you’ve ever wondered about the speed of your speech, or how difficult it is for people to understand you, or whether you slur your words in ongoing conversation — or even how well understood your English...
January 13th, 2009 | Home | Read More