What creates effective communication? This series of posts shares 8 key principles. Thus far, we have covered these six: • Communication...

What creates effective communication? In this series of posts, I am proposing 8 principles. So far, we have covered the first four:...

What creates effective communication? I propose 8 principles are involved. So far, we have covered three: Communication is relational ....

How do you decide what to communicate when there’s so much to say? Doesn’t our audience deserve the benefit of all we know about the...

When you open your mouth to speak, what is the first sound you utter? Is it um or ah as you decide what to say? When you give a speech or...

Does the idea of speaking in public cause you to feel anxious? Do you avoid situations that require speaking in front of others? Does...

Do you remember the first time you were asked to introduce a speaker? Maybe you were handed a 10-page resume listing hundreds of...

A message that is personalized is more powerful. More transformative. It changes from being merely a good idea to something that can...

Communication is most effective when the sender and recipient acknowledge one another in the manner each one prefers.

Pop the cork! You have reached your goal of creating compelling communication. You are finally ready to deliver your creation! It is time...

Have you ever completed a project at the last minute? Most of us have. Maybe you’re one of those people who claim to do their best work...

Your message is crafted and your channels are chosen; how will you deliver the message to your audience for the greatest impact? You want...

Your mouth goes dry. Your skin flushes. You break out in a sweat. Your knees knock. Your heart races. You can’t catch your breath. You...

Are you growing? How do you know? What does it feel like to grow? This is the growing season where I live. In our yard, we are growing...

Does the Q&A portion of a presentation fill you with dread? It doesn’t have to. This tip series provides 5 tips for mastering the Q&A.

Have you ever been in an audience where no one is paying attention? How would you like to be the presenter in that situation? When an audience is distracted, disengaged, or disruptive it is nearly impossible to communicate.

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Questions are powerful. They reveal what needs to be clarified or brought to light. Questions lead to understanding. Don't fear the Q&A.

Communicate love with presence rather than presents.

Following five tips will make all the difference in how effectively you can reach an audience and the impact your message can make: