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Speaking Business English Clearly
Navigating Language and Being Heard English is the international language of business. This can be especially challenging for people whose native language is not English. This complimentary lesson will introduce the most important elements of being able to speak English clearly. Author Laurie Schloff View all posts
Best Practices in Communication for Managers
Navigating Essential Conversations This complimentary webinar is designed for those who are either new to the role and responsibilities of management or those who are experienced but looking to review a manager’s most important duties and expectations. The five critical skills needed to be an effective manager of people are covered. Author Dennis Becker View all posts
Thinking on Your Feet
This 30-minute recorded lesson teaches you how to process and organize your thoughts quickly in a way that will help you communicate clearly and with confidence Have you ever wondered how some people always have the right thing to say at the right time? Author Dr. Ian Turnipseed View all posts
Selling Yourself at a Job Interview
Job interviews can be challenging. Very few people enjoy talking about themselves and find it to be stressful. In addition to having the right skills, you have to get through the job interview. This lesson will share with you a proven best practice for how to ensure that you are being as effective as possible during your interview. Author Dennis Becker View all posts
Managing Employees Remotely
Overcoming challenges in communication, motivation, and employee engagement The coronavirus is forced many of us to work and manage remotely. With large numbers of employees working remotely or in a hybrid environment for the first time, managers have a whole new set of challenges to continue leading effectively. Author Dennis Becker View all posts
Communicating During Crisis
During this 30-minute recorded lesson you will learn the three most important things that must be communicated during a time of crisis and proven techniques for putting it all in place immediately. In these unprecedented times, your people are relying on your insight and direction. Author Dennis Becker View all posts
Virtual Presentations Beyond the Basics
Since COVID, there has been a surge in the use of Zoom, Teams, Slack, and other tools for virtual presentations. Dr. Ethan Becker, President, and Laura Mathis, Executive Communication Coach have together coached hundreds of remote presenters and share best practices in this 30-minute recorded webinar. Author Laura Mathis View all posts
ChatGPT: When Your Technical Skills Are Eclipsed, Your Humanity Will Matter More Than Ever
That’s the title of an insightful article from The New York Times by Aneesh Raman and Maria Flynn. It states “A.I. could usher in a world of work that is anchored more, not less, around human ability.” As speech coaches, we can only respond with “Whew!” Fascinated, we turned to A.I. and asked ChatGPT to summarize it. Here’s what we got: The article discusses a significant shift in the skills valued in the economy, driven
Conference Presenting: Back to Basics
It’s that time of the year when organizations are gearing up for client conferences. Below are three suggestions that I find myself reminding all of my clients to include in their presentations. Give your listeners a reason to listen. We call this a benefit statement, or I often refer to it as W.I.I.F.M. (What’s In It For Me). It answers the question, “What is your presentation going to give listeners?” Think about your overall message