I recently listened to Matthew McConaughey’s audiobook, “Green Lights”, a most enjoyable and entertaining book with some good sound advice.   The basic premise for the book, as I heard it, was that each day, you...

I regularly say to groups I speak to that your education gets you the interview, and your ability to tell your story gets you the job.   In the time after you get the job, if...

Today, I add some video content to my article. It’s not as momentous as Bob going electric at the Newport Folk Festival.  However, it is something I have been thinking about. It would be nice...

It’s true, the man on the weather forecast said it.It’s the end of winter!It’s spring! I’m going to increase my output. I’m coming out of hibernation. I was listening to an expert on the TV...

Free Communications Webinar 28 February When does your heart race, your palms sweat, and your anxiety levels go through the roof?  For some people, it’s a sporting occasion, an important meeting or a first date, whether...

“What’s occurring?” is an expression regularly used in one of my favourite TV shows, which finally ended this Christmas.  Gavin and Stacey was one of those shows where you cared about everybody.  When discussing the...

When we were kids in school, we spelt it this way – Di two farts and a splash!   My first week back in January after the Christmas holiday started with the D word.  I felt...

As a result of reading Dale Carnegie’s book “How to Stop Worrying and Start Living” and then going on to be a Dale Carnegie Inc. advocation coach, thankfully I have had a positive outlook for...

Why does everybody think they’re a presentation coach? Just think about it!  Look at your own life.  Remember your parents’ advice: stand up straight, speak slower, do not mumble, and be sure to have eye contact. Perhaps...

Recently, I went to an inspiring event created and hosted by Eve Earley, one of the most interesting and inspiring people I know.  The event was a ‘SPEAK’ event where nine people spoke on the...