How to Offer Information Without Causing Anger and to Make a Hearty Stew

How to Offer Information Without Causing Anger and to Make a Hearty Stew 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.” Or fear of the demon “Anger.” Have you noticed some people have heightened awareness […]

Public Speaking: How to Practice Your Speech and Be a Bigger Success

Public Speaking-  How to Practice Your Speech and Be a Bigger Success Truth be known, lots of people don’t even practice their speech out loud with their voice even once. A speech’s purpose is to be heard, with a voice– yours. Do yourself a favor and your audience, practice with your voice. Accepted by experts […]

Find What People Want and Need

Find What People Want and Need Come to full attention when you hear 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 …”

How to Develop Lifetime Customers or Clients

How to Develop Lifetime Customers or Clients If you have a product or a service you sell, don’t think you are done when you have made the sale.  The sale is actually the beginning of building a client relationship that will lead to a lifetime of repeat business and referrals. In addition, by listening and […]

Accent reduction: Key Skill- Get the Vowels

Accent reduction: Key Skill – Get the Vowels Have you noticed that people are most likely to say to you “What?”  “What did you say?” after you have said a multiple syllable word? Critical information for multiple syllable words– each syllable has a meaning and there are 14 vowel sounds (some people say 17) for […]

Be a Knight in Shining Armor

What to do When Listening? Be a knight in shining armor. Listen to  your clients, customers, colleagues, friends, family, and when you hear them talk about something they need, step in and offer help.  “What can I do to help?” Or your help could come in the form of offering information  or introducing them to […]

How to Talk to a Sad Person

In the New York Times several days ago was an article about how to talk to a sad person. During holidays we expect people to be happy and the New York Times recognizes that is not always the case. What do you do when notice a person who looks sad? Here are some tips. 1. […]

What Happens When You Don’t Listen & the Unforeseen Danger of Misinterpretation

What Happens When You Don’t Listen & the Unforeseen Danger of Misinterpretation… Poor listening skills can lead to misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and missed opportunities. But even if you do listen by paying attention and hearing all the words, you can still misinterpret what you hear. How can that happen? A frequent cause is not having […]

English Speaking Skills- Make a Goal – Use a Visual Cue

English Speaking Skills-  Keep Your Vision In Front of You Do you have a dream? A dream is bigger than a goal. Here’s a tip- put your dream vision in front of you. Simple idea-  place a visual symbol of your dream in front of you.  We move psychologically toward what we constantly see. What […]

Get and Stay in Touch

Staying in Touch Previous Monday speech tips focused on different kinds of calls you will be making to friends or colleagues.  Examples of openers for different kinds of calls gives you confidence with telephone communication.  Be alert to the tone of voice– you can hear emotion not only in the pitch of the voice but […]