I often have the participants in my professional workshops write a draft of their elevator speech, sales pitch or other standard communication. Then I have them share it with the
Some people love giving presentations. Others dread it. Regardless of your natural inclination, it’s important that you deliver your message in way that mesmerizes your audience. Let’s face it: There’s
I take personal satisfaction from owning a business that helps my clients win with words. So to learn that I’ve been named to Minnesota Business magazine’s The (Real) Power 50
It’s understandable to be a little nervous before a meeting with the CEO. You may be thinking that this conversation can make or break your career: Say or do the
Persuasive language isn’t just for high-pressure sales people. As I mentioned in this NBC news interview, we all need to communicate with influence to get what we want. For some
You can’t just sit back and expect good things to fall into your lap. We all know it takes effort. In many situations, getting what you want also requires someone
If you’re like most busy professionals, you spend a lot of time drafting persuasive messages. You may be soliciting business from a prospect, requesting help from a coworker or explaining
Wouldn’t it be great if communicating confidently came naturally? In reality, most people question their word choice, tone and voice in almost every interaction … especially when it comes to
