One of the greatest pleasures I have had since leaving television is being a media mentor and training people in the art of public speaking. I really believe one of the great failings of our education system is that public speaking (communication) is not part of the regular curriculum. You’re provided with the knowledge for…
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Imagine working on just one skill that could raise your value by 50%. That skill is public speaking. An investment in improving your communication skills has long-term benefits. Don’t take my word for it, just listen to one of the worlds’ richest men, Warren Buffet, when speaking to business students at Columbia University. “Right now,…
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I have long held the view that being a good communicator is becoming even more important in this age of mass communication via social media, email and texting. Ad into that a Covid-19 wracked World where opportunities may only be there for those who are best prepared. The digital age has seen a diminution in…
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The lift door opens and there you are face to face with someone who could benefit you or your business. You have them captive for no more than 30 seconds. What do you say that will make them interested enough to say “give me a call.” Hence the birth of the elevator pitch, a short…
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