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Being able to communicate your message in a clear, articulate way is key to professional success. However, strong professional communication isn’t only about what you say and how you say it. What your listener sees is just as important as what they hear. This means honing both your verbal and non-verbal communication skills in order […]
Check out these great quotes and video testimonials from our recent workshop in NYC, Articulate Your Way to Success! Want to make sure you don’t miss out on future events? Check out our events page, or subscribe to our newsletter! Jayne, you are fantastic and your control over your voice is amazing . You open doors […]
Do you get nervous, speak quickly or forget what you want to say when asked to speak in front of others? If so, you’re in good company! A fear of public speaking is one of the most common phobias in the United States. Unfortunately, speaking in front of groups is a necessity for professional success […]
“Jayne exemplified what she taught. Poised, articulate, and in command of herself and the audience, she was a great role model for an organization dedicated to professional growth. Our members loved it and have requested an encore presentation.” ~Pauline Kehm, President: American Business Women’s Association
Did you know that how easy something is to understand can impact the way people judge it? Multiple studies have found that things that are easier to process are perceived more favorably and are rated as more familiar, more pleasant, less risky and more truthful. A study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology (Lev-Ari & […]
Welcome to First Thursday! On the first Thursday of every month we feature an expert that has a skill or expertise that will enhance your professional skill set. Today, we’re joined by Pauline Kehm, with a blog on developing a strong professional presence. Pauline is president of Perform to Potential, a coaching and training […]
Achieving clear, confident speech is essential to top-notch professional communication. In addition to saying the sounds of each word is a crisp, clear manner, another important part of increasing clarity is slowing down your rate of speech. If you’re like most people, you tend to rush your words when nervous or under pressure. Unfortunately, these […]
As professionals, we’re often so focused on getting results and making connections, but we forget one of the most fundamental necessities of making connections with others: etiquette. Common courtesy is a basic necessity, but is all too often, left by the wayside in professional interaction. Introductions Matter: When speaking with two people whom you […]
“A meeting is an event where minutes are taken and hours wasted.” ~Unknown While meetings are a great concept in theory—an opportunity for everyone to share ideas and be kept up-to-date on important business—anyone who has ever worked in a corporate environment is all too aware that meetings can become a drawn-out, ineffective waste of […]