The Crucial Difference between Talking AT Someone versus Talking WITH Someone ~ When I first started out in business, I had the naive notion that all I had to do was to tell people about the wonderful services I could offer them, and they would fall all over themselves, signing up with … [Read more...] about Excellent Advice I Got from a Mentor – Tip #2
Communication
Excellent Advice I Got from a Mentor – Tip #1
I was so naive when I decided to go into business as a communication and speaking coach. I had plenty of skills and loads of practice in my volunteer career. I felt really good about helping people with writing good messages, creating powerful speeches, and getting over the fear of actually … [Read more...] about Excellent Advice I Got from a Mentor – Tip #1
Public Speaking, Business, and Life Lessons from an Egret
It's amazing what Mother Nature's creatures can teach us about public speaking, business, and life, just by being there. My husband and I are on vacation right now in Nuevo Vallarta; and yesterday, while walking back to the hotel from the beach, I spotted this egret next to a … [Read more...] about Public Speaking, Business, and Life Lessons from an Egret
The Power of One Word in Sales
It's amazing what a difference one word can make when it comes to getting people to sign on the dotted line and close a sale. As I share in the video accompanying this post, I was reminded of this fact when my husband Saul and I met with Enrique, the gentleman who meets with us annually to … [Read more...] about The Power of One Word in Sales
When You Don’t Know What to Say at a Time of Loss
One of the most important commandments in the Hebrew Bible (which I would surmise is also included in other holy books) is the commandment to comfort the mourner. Perhaps it is given so much importance in my own Jewish tradition because it is something that is so difficult to do. What can you … [Read more...] about When You Don’t Know What to Say at a Time of Loss
Polar Vortex Invitation
Right now, as I write this, it's around 7 degrees below zero outside (with a wind chill of 40 below😱); so I'm cocooning inside. (I'm no dummy!) While in the process of upgrading and expanding my Always Know What to Say online course, I'm thinking about how I can provide more useful strategies and … [Read more...] about Polar Vortex Invitation