Virtual vs. In-Person: How to Tell Your Story and Make a Strong First Impression
Learn how to make memorable first impressions, whether meeting virtually or in person. Tips to build confidence, connect authentically, and stand out from the start.
Overcoming Communication Apprehension: How to Speak Up With Confidence
Communication apprehension is a common challenge. This article explores three barriers to effective communication and provides practical tips to help you speak up with confidence.
Where Can I Learn to Speak Business?
This was a question a young nonprofit communicator asked one of my clients who turned to me for an answer. I didn’t know whether to be amused or discouraged because it was the wrong question. The real challenge isn’t just about learning to “speak business” but about understanding the nuances of corporate lingo and how to apply it strategically.
How to De-escalate a Situation at Work: Cool Tensions and Turn Down the Temperature
Business settings are fertile ground for heated workplace conversations, where stakes are high and diverse opinions often collide. Knowing how to de-escalate a situation at work is an invaluable skill for maintaining collaboration and productivity.
Q4 Planning: What To Consider In Your 2025 Communication Strategy
As we approach Q4, it’s crucial to take stock of where your communication strategy stands and how to align it with your 2025 goals. Careful planning now will ensure you’re ahead of the curve and ready for the ever-changing landscape.
Lessons In Effective Business Communications
Effective business communications fosters collaboration, drives projects forward, and builds strong relationships. The key lessons can be broken down into two overarching buckets: substance and style.
The Clueless Messenger: 5 Communication Mistakes To Avoid
Ever feel like your messages are getting lost in translation? Learn 5 communication mistakes to avoid and become a clear, concise, and confident communicator.
How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking
I Just Don’t Want to Look Bad It’s a refrain we hear from our public speaking and spokesperson training clients. At the core of this sentiment is a fear of being judged, of making a mistake, of feeling shame and embarrassment, and of being perceived as less than or incompetent.
Is Your Communications Strategy Ready for the New Year?
With 2023 in the rear view mirror, what does 2024 hold? If you haven’t updated your communications strategy, now is the perfect time to do so. And if you don’t have a communications plan, it isn’t too late.
6 Tips for Better Internal Communication
One of the biggest challenges for organizations is speaking with a consistent and compelling voice. Silos abound, and even enterprises with a positioning platform find it difficult for their internal communication strategy to take hold in their organization.