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Responding to Requests. How often do you get asked to do something? If you are like most, it would be at least once a day, but likely numerous times throughout the day. This makes responding to requests effectively an important…

How many requests of others do you make in a day? How many in a week? How many in a year? We can’t function in life alone. Making requests are a a vital part of communicating and working with others…

I’ve been providing virtual coaching and training for the past 14 years and while the technology has changed in that time (now we have video and I have to look presentable) and some things require more attention, many of the techniques…

In today’s climate of frequent virtual meetings it’s as important to be able to communicate well online as it is in person. After all, succeeding in your career is about more than just talents and abilities, it’s about getting noticed…

Communicating well, like any other skill, is something that we can learn to do. And something that we can get better at with practice. I’ve often come across a misguided belief that we are either born good communicators or bad…

Putting your Best Foot Forward! There is nothing like a good walk to help clear your mind, boost your energy, and get you thinking of new options. I was working on a project some time ago and feeling completely stuck,…

As I opened a new bank account some time ago, the young woman serving me was efficient and professional and we proceeded through the process quickly. That was until she started to explain the fees that the bank was going…

As an external coach and trainer, I’ve spent the past fifteen years or so supporting leaders to communicate more effectively. In doing this I’ve noticed common challenges that leaders face in consistently communicating well regardless of their industry, position, or…