When people listen intently, they hear differences in communication styles. A primary, backup, and "under stress" communication style is specific to each of us. Knowing and working with these styles improves confidence and effectiveness in all areas of life.

Even without acting on communications styles, people can still improve their speaking abilities. Researching characteristics and expectations of the audience, having expertise and passion for a topic, developing a clear message to address the expectations, and using facts to support the message will markedly improve anyone's speaking and presentation abilities. When a spontaneous response or perspective is required, remember a simple three-point approach: what happened, what is happening and what is expected to happen.

Sometimes personal challenges such as intonation, diction and anxiety are concerns for speakers. Personal coaching can help.

Whatever your speaking challenge, I can move you forward. No games. No guilt. No accusations. Just results.

Speaking Tips

First point: Be sure to have command of and a passion for your material. Without substance, your communications, verbal or written, will be shallow. Then, organize your thoughts in a compelling way.

Next point: Knowing your audience, what would make their lives better, what they want to know immediately, and some of their opinions will help you connect with them. By building a genuine connection, you will begin to gain their respect, confidence and trust. This is key to all meaningful communications.

Final point: Leave your audience with something memorable. A story, tangible "leave behind" or snappy quote works well.

To complement your speaking needs…
   *Speech writing
   *Presentation Builder: a check list + individual     critique
   *Job interviewing basics
   * Individual Coaching