I recently had the pleasure of attending a humorous speech contest, and what an experience it was! Eight different speakers took the stage, each delivering a carefully crafted speech designed to make the audience laugh. The topics were as varied as the personalities: from time travel and family stories to running experiences, life lessons, planningContinue reading “Finding your voice: Lessons from a Humorous Speech Contest”
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Crafting clear communications
Last week, I stepped outside my comfort zone to create ads and launch online campaigns for a local business. As a writer with limited experience in digital publishing tools, it was a steep learning curve—but I pulled it off. (At least I think I did!) The process reminded me how crucial it is to understandContinue reading “Crafting clear communications”
Writing is never static
Writing has always been my sanctuary—a source of calm and mental clarity. In one of my earliest blog posts over four years ago, I shared, “There’s something therapeutic about getting your thoughts on paper, or in this case, online.” That sentiment still rings true. Today, I paused to reflect on the journey. I started bloggingContinue reading “Writing is never static”
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”
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!”
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”
Five ways to engage readers
How regularly do you look at the analytics for your web page? It’s a great tool to determine where your visitors are coming from, how long they’re staying and which pages they find most engaging. If you’re promoting a business, engaging visitors and promoting readership is key to success. Here are tips you may wantContinue reading “Five ways to engage readers”
Communication in the workplace
Effective communication in the workplace is crucial for fostering collaboration, reducing conflicts and enhancing productivity. Imagine trying to hit a deadline or production quota without the support of your colleagues. Completing a task without all the required information is almost impossible. Meetings that go nowhere can suck up time, energy and enthusiasm. Working with aContinue reading “Communication in the workplace”
Toastmasters and me
I love to write. I write social content, web copy and marketing bits for small business owners. I journal about my adventures and of course, I blog! My love for writing may have started when I was a teen when I wrote to penpals. I would look at the profiles in the classified section ofContinue reading “Toastmasters and me”
Writing for you. 