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Blog postFor hundreds of years in the English language, the most powerful and memorable means of expression has been the reliance on one or two-syllable words.
Many eloquent speeches, poetry, and plays have this common strain: three out of four words are one and two syllables. Consider Shakespeare’s famous “Coward’s Die” soliloquy as an example of the 75% rule.
“Cowards die many times before their death. The valiant never taste of death but once. Of all the wonders I yet have heard, it -
Blog postWe are all familiar with the concept of public speaking, but all speaking is public speaking. When ordering dinner in a restaurant, people do not consider this “public speaking” and may complete this task with minimal anxiety or self-awareness. Yet, a presentation in front of seven people may cause extreme distress. Public speaking in a […]
The post Is There a Connection Between Anxiety Disorders and Fear of Speaking? first appeared on speechimprovement. -
Blog postI really enjoyed this article from the NeuroLeadership Institute on the benefits of virtual learning:
Virtual Learning is Better. Period.
Our team of executive communication coaches concur that brief periods of learning over time lead to better results. However, the article doesn’t address the social/business relationships which arise more easily in person and greatly contribute to workplace morale.
What are your thoughts?
The post Virtual Learning May be Best first -
Blog postWhen you are charged with finding and selecting a vendor to help you or your employees strengthen their communication skills, you are taking on a crucial task. Whether it’s helping a colleague prepare for a major presentation, learning to navigate difficult conversations yourself, or developing an organization’s leadership team, you need to closely match […]
The post How to Choose a Speech Coach first appeared on speechimprovement. -
Blog postOne of the most perplexing questions our corporate clients ask is, “Will our talent actually stay?” The concern is that many talented people are leaving their positions for more desirable jobs. Some people refer to this as The Great Resignation.
For instance, a client of mine, with 20 years of experience in helping tech companies scale from 50 to 2,000 employees explained, “There is no great resignation, there is talent everywhere, but they get to decide where they are going. That’s t -
Blog postAt Chick-fil-A, when a customer says “Thank you,” their employees don’t say “You’re welcome” or “No problem.” Instead, they say, “My pleasure,” and there’s a big difference.
Find out why in this CNN article:
https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/09/business/chick-fil-a-my-pleasure/index.html
The post In Customer Service, Words Matter: What Do Chick-fil-A and the Ritz-Carlton Have in Common? first appeared on speechimprovement. -
Blog postOne of the most perplexing questions our corporate clients ask is, “will our talent actually stay?” The concern is that talented people are leaving their positions for more desirable jobs. Some people refer to this as The Great Resignation.
For instance, a client of mine, with 20 years of experience in helping tech companies scale from 50 to 2000 employees, explained, “there is no great resignation, there is talent everywhere, but they get to decide where they are going. That’s -
Blog postTo quote part of a song from the musical Hamilton, “I wanna be in the room where it happens….” Remember when we were in the same room with our listeners? We could get a sense of their energy, nonverbals, and actual interaction. This sort of feedback helped build our momentum in the moment.
Two years into this new form of daily communication, one that is separated by miles, time zones, and technology, connection and influence can feel out of reach.
As a coach, I remind people t -
Blog postAround the world, at this very minute, tens of millions of people are taking classes at language schools; some are using YouTube to learn to speak and listen, and of course, many are learning in their grade schools, high schools, and universities. Many of these people will be required in their careers to use English, so they are often very serious in their approach to learning.
We advise all learners of English to be aware of P.A.R: Pronunciation, Accent, and Rate. It is importa -
Blog postThe excesses of communication in our time are reflected in our language. When verbal overkill is in, eloquence is out. And when was the last time you heard an eloquent speech? So we plod along carrying a sack full of unnecessary words.
Here are some common examples of ripe redundancies ready for burial.
ADVANCE NOTICE (Take notice of the notice?) ADVANCE WARNING (Is this the warning before the warning?) ADVANCE RESERVATIONS (What kind of reservations aren’t in advance?
