How much attention do you pay to your listening skills? You may be a great presenter but are you listening to the feedback you receive? Communication is a two-way street, and effective listening can make or break an interaction. Take a look at these four tips to sharpen your listening skills in the workplace: (more…)
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Saying “No”: Keep the Negative Positive
Everyone likes an employee or coworker who is willing to go the extra mile and is open to the ideas and thoughts of others. However, being agreeable has its limits. Being afraid to say “no” can lead to a range of problems, from endorsing ideas and projects you don’t believe in to overextending yourself to […]
Public Speaking Made Easy!
Have you ever been in the presence of a great orator? They move people into action with their words. Everyone sits on the edge of their seats waiting for the next sentence… regardless of whether it is an audience of two or two thousand. Don’t you wish you could speak like that… no […]
Use Storytelling for a Presentation that Leaves an Impression
Everyone loves a good story. Learning to incorporate stories into your public speaking can make the difference between a boring presentation and one that your audience continues to talk about long after they leave the room. Facts, statistics and jargon can make even the most eager audience member glaze over, but a strong story will […]
Using Communication to Shatter the Glass Ceiling
Last week I had the opportunity to be a part of a panel at the inaugural Intercollegiate Women Leadership Development Conference hosted by the Financial Women’s Association. As a panel member, I collaborated with a range of other pioneering women professionals and spoke with graduate students on how to “shatter the glass ceiling” as they […]