Making it difficult, if not impossible, for people to contact you, is the #1 worst possible communication mistake when you're marketing yourself. Even when someone wants to contact you, if that person doesn't have your contact information easily available, it probably means that you have lost a … [Read more...] about The #1 Worst Possible Communication Mistake When You’re Marketing Yourself – Part 2
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The #1 Worst Possible Communication Mistake When You’re Marketing Yourself – Part 1
A number of years ago, I ran across a truly excellent informational piece on the Internet. Since I was too busy to read and absorb it just then, I printed it out so that I could read it at my (laughingly called) leisure, and then contact the author about her excellent work. When I finally got … [Read more...] about The #1 Worst Possible Communication Mistake When You’re Marketing Yourself – Part 1
How to Prepare for a Speech Ahead of Time
When it comes to being nervous about public speaking, sometimes it's the details that can cause us the most anxiety. The details to which I am referring are not your notes or preparation for the presentation itself, but rather vital tangential items that can throw you for a loop if not handled … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for a Speech Ahead of Time
Excellent Advice I Got from a Mentor – Tip #4
Because I had first called myself a Public Speaking Coach, I was under the impression that every talk I gave had to be worthy of Ted Talk status. I also thought that, to be considered a true expert in my field, every phone call I made, and every networking effort I expended, had to be … [Read more...] about Excellent Advice I Got from a Mentor – Tip #4
Excellent Advice I Got from a Mentor – Tip #2
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
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