by Marjorie Saulson | All, Communication, Public Speaking
When we talk about the fear of public speaking, the first thing the comes to mind is getting up on a stage and giving a formal speech of some kind. However, there are many other times in the course of business and in our everyday lives that we have to speak in public....
by Marjorie Saulson | All, Business Skills, Communication
It has long been my contention that everything is based on relationship. On a personal level, we prefer to spend time with those whom we like (or love). On a professional level, we prefer to be in business, and do business, with people we know, like and trust. In...
by Marjorie Saulson | All, Communication, Good Grammar
Do you sometimes catch yourself wondering if you are messing up the usage of me, myself or I and not using these words correctly? Or do you sometimes hear other people using one of those words; and somehow their usage doesn’t sound right to you, but you’re...
by Marjorie Saulson | All, Business Skills, Communication, Marketing, Networking
Of all the public speaking opportunities available to us, the one that many people feel most uncomfortable with is networking. This is especially true after having spent so much time in virtual lockdown due to the pandemic. We’re out of the practice of actually...
by Marjorie Saulson | All, Communication, Public Speaking
Most people think of public speaking as having to give a speech. I have a different and much broader definition: Public speaking is any time you talk to someone other than yourself. Think about it! Would you rather have a root canal than go to a networking event? Do...