My good friend has the gift of gab and can strike up a conversation and make friends wherever she goes. She’s not loud or pushy—just effortlessly engaging. For some of us, like me, starting a conversation can feel intimidating—whether meeting someone for the first time or joining a group of people at a business meeting.Continue reading “Break the ice and build connection”
Tag Archives: communication
The sound of adventure
The last two weeks I spent travelling the East Coast of Canada, appreciating its stunning coastal landscape. One of my stops was a visit to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck, Nova Scotia. Alexander Graham Bell is best know for the invention of the telephone, but he also had numerous inventions relatedContinue reading “The sound of adventure”
Why we work better together
Working alone sounds efficient, but without support from others who share your goals or challenges, it’s hard to stay inspired. Collaboration brings fresh ideas, shared experiences and the motivation to keep going. Isolation might get the job done—but connection gets it done better. I still remember the energy of being in the office, surrounded byContinue reading “Why we work better together”
To blog or vlog
Not long ago, I headed out on a little hike that turned into a not-so-little hike. I found myself on a 20 km lake trail through the forest. As I often do, I started thinking about the different ways we communicate. On a marked trail, I welcomed the posted signs to let me know howContinue reading “To blog or vlog”
Are you a planner or a chaos master?
There are times when I want more information about what’s going on, and other times, I want to dive right in and figure it out as I go. Sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn’t and I gain valuable experience. It’s important to embrace different processing styles. In any setting—work, home, or an impromptu road trip—peopleContinue reading “Are you a planner or a chaos master?”
AI: A sign of the times
You can’t surf a website or social media today without running into a promotion for an AI (Artificial Intelligence) course, a featured article, or an AI generated image or video. All this makes me feel a little behind in this fast moving world, so I took the opportunity to ask my AI-powered assistant to tellContinue reading “AI: A sign of the times”
Made in Canada
There’s a deep sense of fulfillment in bringing a product to life and watching it thrive in the market. That feeling is even more meaningful when the product is crafted in your own country, fostering a sense of pride, connection and belonging. Given the complexities and uncertainties of today’s political landscape, the origin of aContinue reading “Made in Canada”
Confidence is key
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”
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”
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!”
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