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”
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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”
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”
Go team Club!
This past week, I had the pleasure of working with a supportive team of club members to deliver a Toastmasters Club Contest. Contests are a Toastmasters International annual tradition. Contests start at the Club level and continue through various levels until winners present on an international stage. These top speakers represent clubs from around theContinue reading “Go team Club!”
Face-to-face or online?
With the rise of digital communications, meeting online is more popular than ever. While virtual meetings offer convenience and flexibility, we can’t underestimate the value of in-person interaction. Here’s why meeting face-to-face still holds benefits over meeting online. Personal connection Meeting in person fosters a level of personal connection that you just can’t get fromContinue reading “Face-to-face or online?”
Finding the right mentor
I think it’s safe to say most people have been mentored in one way or another throughout their career, whether formally or informally. A mentor is an experienced person who supports and guides a protege/mentee and empowers them to reach their goals. My career started in clerical roles until I landed a position as anContinue reading “Finding the right mentor”
Focus on literacy
In today’s digital age, you’ll find a variety of tools to enhance literacy skills, making reading and writing more accessible and engaging for learners of all ages. Let’s look at a few. Educational apps like Duolingo ABC and Endless Alphabet are designed specifically for young learners. They use interactive games and activities to teach phonics, vocabulary, and reading skills.Continue reading “Focus on literacy”
Words that stump
Even though we’re texting and emailing more than handwriting, there’s still a need for clarity in our writing and good grammar! In my small business, I often catch myself – not always at first glance – leaving out letters in common words like the “r” in “your,” or changing “out” to “our”. We make theseContinue reading “Words that stump”
My writing booth. 