There are so many instances throughout your life when you lean on confidence to get through the moment. As a small business owner of not one but two small businesses, I’m often reminded that having confidence in myself and the decisions I’ve made is key. Having confidence in yourself is important for several reasons, andContinue reading “Confidence is key”
Author Archives: Haynes on Communication
It’s plain and clear
I’m working on Presentation Mastery. It’s a path in the International Toastmasters Pathway’s Program. My objective is to deliver a persuasive speech. Persuasive speeches can be used to inspire, convince or as a Call to Action. My first thought was, what am I passionate about that I can persuade an audience? Then I realized, it’sContinue reading “It’s plain and clear”
New business. New adventure.
As I wrap up another day of meetings and planning, I’m reminded that building a business takes perseverance and time. Every call and every meeting is another step forward and a learning experience. Starting and growing a business is a challenging journey; one that requires you to stay positive. You have a plan and you’llContinue reading “New business. New adventure.”
Communicate better!
So you want to improve how you communicate. There are different things you can do to deliver your verbal messages in a clear and concise way. Have a read. How many of these best practices do you follow? Do you listen to hear? We’re sometimes distracted by our surroundings when we’re having a conversation. GoodContinue reading “Communicate better!”
Find your motivation
Today is one of those days when I’m struggling to get moving. It happens. I woke up too early as usual, put on the coffee and returned to my room to watch the scale move in its usual wrong direction. I want to go for a hike in the woods, but it’s cold — aContinue reading “Find your motivation”
Risk and reward
Over the holidays, I decided to drive north to enjoy a few days with family. Living in Canada, weather in December can be unpredictable and I just happened to pick the snowiest day of the season to make the trip. I had a decision to make. Should I make the three-hour drive up a busyContinue reading “Risk and reward”
Easy learning experiences
Learning is a lifelong journey and can take many forms beyond traditional book studying and online courses. Here are some examples you may not have thought as learning experiences. Hands-on experience means learning by doing. You can gain valuable experience and skill through internships, apprenticeships or DIY projects. Reading not only allows you to escapeContinue reading “Easy learning experiences”
New year, new goals
Year end generally signals goal setting for the upcoming year. Our minds shift to what we want to accomplish, things we want to change and ideas for how we want to get there. These could include financial goals, health and fitness goals, education goals or even a desire for more travel and experiences. I’m aContinue reading “New year, new goals”
Creativity. Is it in your genes?
This morning, I listened to news coverage of the Pop-Tarts Bowl, an annual college football game played in Florida. It featured a brilliant advertising campaign where the winning team got to eat the mascot, a Pop-Tart. The campaign generated millions in earned media. From the Pop-Tart mascots to the giant toaster, the promotion was entertainingContinue reading “Creativity. Is it in your genes?”
How to eat an elephant
Are you feeling it? The hustle and bustle of December that is. December is a high-activity, high-energy month, which can be overwhelming. So many tasks come to the forefront, demanding our time and forcing us to balance priorities. This might include work orders and project deadlines, budgets to spend, or staff to hire. And let’sContinue reading “How to eat an elephant”
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