Do you ever feel nervous, distracted or unable to focus before a high stakes meeting, conversation or presentation? Taking a few slow deep breaths upon arrival can help calm nerves or get focused. Breathing is what today’s video newsletter is all about. Including a short guided breathing activity (starts around the 2 minute mark). Enjoy….
Whether you own a business or work for a business, you are in the business of motivation. Things like getting buy-in for ideas, selling and promoting products and services, getting staff to follow a process. So, how do you keep people engaged and motivated in order to achieve your goals? *** Twice a week (during…
Knowing I run my own business, people (often other independent or solo professionals) often ask me two questions: How do you get people to your events? How do you find your clients? The simple answer: I go out and talk to people. When leads come through my website, the conversation rate is great if I…
There is nothing worse (in my opinion) than leading a meeting or giving a presentation acting like you think you should versus acting in a way that feels relaxed and natural. And yet so often when people are asked to lead meetings or give presentation they tense up. What does it take to look natural?…
Winging it is not an effective communication strategy if you want to motivate, engage and connect with others. Keep reading for strategies to nail your next presentation – whether it’s a 30 second elevator speech or an hour long motivational presentation – and achieve the results you want. Gwen was the Executive Director of a…
“How can I speak with fewer ‘ums’ and ‘ahs’?” It’s a question I hear in every communication program I teach. Maybe you can relate. I’m reminded of a recent experience. Earlier this month my husband and I traveled to Buffalo NY for a family wedding. While there we did a little touring, including a visit…
Have you ever sat through a meeting or presentation and thought, “When is this going to end? It’s so boring I’d rather clean my bathroom.” It’s ok to say yes. You’re not alone. The good news is presentations (and meetings!) don’t have to be boring. Keep reading to find out how to bring more heart…
“I love that it was a small group. It felt less intimidating.” – Kat Ogar, Health Coach On July 27, 4 motivated professionals attended the Speak with Confidence half day workshop. Each person wanted to develop a different set of skills: Early career professional wanted to feel more confident delivering group presentations Executive recruiter wanted…
On Sunday I spent time weeding our gardens. They had gotten so overgrown I felt claustrophobic looking at them. So, on my hands and knees, I culled weed after weed until free space emerged around the hosta, hydrangea and hibiscus. I stepped back to check on progress and involuntarily exhaled at so much free space….
Last Saturday, my husband Michael and I went mountain biking at Wompatuck State Park in Hingham, MA. A mild summer day, the park was filled with cyclists, joggers, parents pushing baby strollers, and folks walking their dogs. About half way through our ride we came upon a Golden Retriever barking at a woman riding her…