Now’s the time to ask yourself, “Is my brand saying what I want it to? Am I, or my team, delivering the experience I expect?” A brand isn’t something you launch and forget. It’s not a one and done kind of project. It takes a lot of nurturing along the way. I recommend reviewing yourContinue reading “A little brand check in never hurt anyone”
Author Archives: Haynes on Communication
It’s your point of view
Whenever we write there’s the opportunity to use a different voice. Your voice sets the tone, it helps improve understanding of the topic and it engages the reader to keep reading. Think about your audience and the message you want to deliver. Choosing an appropriate voice for the style of writing is an important step.Continue reading “It’s your point of view”
Putting ideas to paper
There are days when my head is full of ideas about things I want to do and places I want to go. Sometimes I find myself spinning! But, I always come back to what I love most, writing. For me, writing is not a linear process, unless maybe I’m making up a dreaded grocery listContinue reading “Putting ideas to paper”
How regular are you?
When I first started blogging, almost a year ago now, I committed to writing once a week on Mondays. The commitment went something like this. I’m trying to train myself to post regularly. Blogging is new to me. It’s something I’m doing for myself, but wouldn’t it be cool if someone actually wanted to followContinue reading “How regular are you?”
Reading: Exercise for the brain
While I’m having fun wrapping books for holiday gift giving, I’m thinking to myself, what a perfect time of year for reading. The days are short, the weather says, “stay inside” and, if you’re lucky, you have some time off to relax and recharge. That’s where reading can help! Whether you’re reading to improve yourself,Continue reading “Reading: Exercise for the brain”
It’s the season . . .
What do I like to do leading up to the holidays? I watch Hallmark Christmas movies, drink hot chocolate and write Christmas cards! (And eat way too many gingerbread cookies!) I don’t know that many people still send written wishes, but I do. To me there’s something very special about sending personal handwritten notes. It’sContinue reading “It’s the season . . .”
Navigating a new language
I remember the collection of language records stowed away on my mother’s living room shelf. Through her vinyl record subscription, she learned to speak English in the 60s. Millions of people from all over the world have chosen Canada as their new home. According to Statistics Canada, in 2021 almost one-quarter of Canada’s population wereContinue reading “Navigating a new language”
Speaking off the cuff
One of the fun parts of a Toastmasters meeting is something called Table Topics. With Table Topics, you get to speak for one, sometimes two minutes on a topic you’re not prepared for. It’s an exercise geared to practice impromptu speaking — speaking off the cuff. Knowing how to organize your thoughts quickly can comeContinue reading “Speaking off the cuff”
Polishing the talk
If you had asked me years ago, if I wanted to become a communicator, I would have said no. Becoming a good communicator takes work and frankly, I didn’t know what that entailed. As it turned out, the more experience I gained, the more I loved communicating. It’s now one of my favourite things! GoodContinue reading “Polishing the talk”
Stepping out of your comfort zone
We all experience it. Those moments when we’d rather hide than face an uncomfortable situation. Stepping out of your comfort zone is not always easy, but when you do, you’ll feel really good about it. You’ll expand your reach with new confidence and experience. It’s important to understand what makes you uncomfortable. If you’re providingContinue reading “Stepping out of your comfort zone”
My writing booth. 