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Of all the communication conundrums my clients bring me, upward communication is the top request. Whether you’re in person or on a video call, these three easy phrases help you structure what you want to say. And the structure is necessary to sound polished. To help you craft clear and compelling messages for maximum impact […]
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I can tell you this about your audience. Unless you’re passing out free money, they feel overworked, overwhelmed, and certainly over-zoomed. And now you’re out of the practice of having a face-to-face conversation. In case you feel rusty, or simply want to move the needle toward communication excellence, here’s your Excellent Comms To-Do List. Excellent […]
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Ever wonder what a communication coach actually does? It used to be that communication coaches focused on public speaking, following the Dale Carnegie tradition.
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1. Use familiar and easy-to-follow words and short sentences. Use language that is straight-forward.
2. Repeat key words and phrases.
3. Leverage transitions. Make sure they connect what you just said with what you’re about to say.
4. Stick to a clear pattern of organization. This helps the audience retain information.
5. Aim for audience interaction.
6. Avoid jargon, unless it’s known to be familiar to the audience.
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To listen click below. What I want to know is how Hermes charges more than $70k for a ridiculous foosball table. And manages to sell them at full price. It doesn’t play for you and it doesn’t make cappuccino. The cost of materials is not that much higher than for a $1000 version. Who would pay […]
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