Guidelines for Powerful Listening 4-7
Guidelines for Powerful Listening 4-7 Be eager to learn something from the conversation. That will also prompt you to ask follow-up questions. Listen with the intention of gathering information, connecting, and developing rapport. Listen for what you have in common. Listen for information that can open the door to other relationships.
Accent reduction: Grab the Power of Vowels
Accent reduction: Grab the Power of Vowels There’s incredible power in vowels. Have you noticed that it is the multiple syllable words that people are most likely to say to you “What?” “What did you say?” Today, I’ll give you a tip that will make a huge difference in people understanding your multiple syllable […]
Guidelines for Powerful Listening, 1-3
Guidelines for Powerful Listening, 1-3 Show interest in people and what they say. Make eye contact and focus your attention on the other person. Give all of your attention to what is being said. Looking at the person will help you focus!
Accent Reduction: Best Strategies for HOW To Learn Accurate, Clear English Speaking
Accent Reduction: Best Strategies for HOW To Learn Accurate, Clear English Speaking Before we get to the best strategies for HOW to learn accurate, clear English speaking, let’s ask the important WHY question. So why do you need to know how to learn the skills for reducing your accent and making your English easy to understand? The […]
Listening & Sharing= Master Networker
Listening & Sharing= Master Networker Listening, sharing, and passing useful information along to others is the mark of a master networker—a person who grows and nurtures relationships.
Public Speaking- Top Tips for Practicing Your Speech
Public Speaking- Top Tips for Practicing Your Speech What to do when you are invited to do a speech? The general rule of thumb is to begin practicing your speech at least several days before you are scheduled to deliver it. Many expert speakers recommend practicing your speech about five times in its final […]
Barriers to Offering Information
Barriers to Offering Information People sometimes hesitate to offer information or ideas to others. They may think, “It is not my business” or “They didn’t ask, so maybe I shouldn’t offer information.” However, if you offer information with no expectations of reciprocation, I think you will find most people receptive and appreciative.
Public Speaking- Top Tips for Speech Writing
Public Speaking- Top Tips for Speech Writing Asked to do a presentation, a speech? Speech writing is different than other forms of writing. The best speeches are written not to be read but to be heard. Get into the joy of speeches and writing. Maximize your chances of saying something well by writing the […]
Fine Tune Your Listening
Fine Tune Your Listening Find out what people want and need. Listen for the following phrases: “ I want …” “I need…” “My goal is to …” “I’m having a problem with…” “I’m looking for …” “I’m involved in a project that …”
English Communication- Connecting: Here’s Tips for a Profile for Online Dating
English Communication- Connecting: Here’s Tips for a Profile for Online Dating Connecting to people and building relationship is one of those golden endeavors of life. For the avenue of online dating, you need to write an online dating profile. Here are some tips for that. Before writing a profile, make a few lists: Hobbies […]