English Communication Skills: Time of day tips for presentations–Lunch

English Communication Skills: Time of day tips for presentations–Lunch As human beings, we like to combine business with pleasure.  Thus, presenters are asked to do the noon meal.  Here are some tips for you so that this occasion for presentation can indeed combine work with pleasure. Presentations during lunch: Lunch presents problems for listeners, who, of course, […]

English Communication Skills: Presentation Time of Day Pitfalls

English Communication Skills: Presentation Time of Day Pitfalls What time of day will you be speaking or doing a presentation?  Will it make a difference? Absolutely. Here are some pitfalls.   Know these, and you can prevent problems.  For today’s blog, we will discuss  pitfalls for morning presentations. Breakfast/early morning Listeners may be groggy.  Choose a […]

Tip: Convincing People

Tip: Convincing People The more separate arguments you make against your opponent’s position, the more difficult it is for your opponent to deal with each of those items.

Sending A Message with Facial Expressions

Sending A Message with Facial Expressions The single most important facial expression is the smile. Create instant rapport anywhere in the world by simply smiling at the audience.

Tip for Questions & Answers in Presentations

Tip for Questions & Answers in Presentations End the presentation on time. Some audience members come solely for your speech. Stick to the schedule. You can make yourself available after for anyone who wants to pursue the discussion further.

Tips for Great Meetings

Tips for Great Meetings People who attend face-to-face meetings build relationships by arriving early or staying late and chatting with each other. You can create rapport by beginning or ending with meeting attendees talking about non-work related items.

English Speaking Skills: The Job Interview as an Audition – Part 2

English Speaking Skills:  Job Interview as an Audition- Part 2   When you are interviewing for a job, the frame of being in an audition will focus you and help you to stand out from other job applicants.   Practice these tips during your rehearsal for the interview: State or show the not-obvious.  Create an intriguing […]

English Speaking Skills: A Job Interview as an Audition

English Speaking Skills: A Job Interview as an Audition A great tip for job interviewing : Think of the job interview as an audition.  Most people put lots of energy into getting an interview.  But many fall down during the actual interview.  Why?  Poor planning and a lack of practice. What to do? Stage a […]

To Get Ahead

To Get Ahead If you are looking for a horse to ride to get ahead, just become a good presenter. Notice I didn’t say “excellent” or “outstanding”.  Just become good – because the rest of the world is so terrible.  -David Peoples         

Job Advancement

Job Advancement   As executives reach middle management and above, the primary criteria for advancement are communication and motivation skills rather than basic job performance.