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Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- ***Good Voice Training Is the Best Preventative for Vocal Abuse - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Nancy DanielsWhat many people may not understand about vocal abuse is that changing only one aspect of your vocal delivery will stop vocal abuse in its tracks. Done. Over. Finished. It is truly amazing when you realize that, aside from abuse which may be caused by certain prescriptive medications, ...
Views: 2241 - ***How To Ask For A Raise: The Top Ten Dos, Don'ts, And PowerPhrases For Getting Paid What You Deserve - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Meryl RunionDo you think you deserve more for what you do at work? Here's how to ask for a salary increase. It happens occasionally. The boss notices what a great job you're doing and he/she spontaneously offers you a raise. Yes, it does happen. But in most of our worlds, if you want a raise, you need to ...
Views: 1752 - ***How to Strengthen Your Voice - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Nancy DanielsVoice power is something many are lacking. Some people can talk all day without a problem but many of us cannot. Do you find your voice getting weaker as the day progresses? Do you sometimes lose your voice by the end of the day and you are not sick? If so, then you should consider voice ...
Views: 3917 - ***If You Clip Your Words, Your Message Can Get Lost - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Nancy DanielsRecently I was talking on my cell phone to a woman from my credit card company and I was continually asking her to repeat herself. When our business was completed, I told her that because of the way she clipped her words, I had missed much of what she was saying. Admittedly, had I been facing ...
Views: 5371 - ***If You Expect to Hear What You Are Saying, They Must Be Able to 'Hear' You Saying It! - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Nancy DanielsNothing is more frustrating than not hearing the person who is speaking. The problem for the soft-spoken, however, is that they do no recognize this problem for what it is. If you are soft-spoken, the reason you are being interrupted or talked over is because others tire of straining to hear ...
Views: 2315 - ***If Your Voice Is the Vehicle for Your Words, Are You Driving a Cadillac or a Jalopy? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Nancy DanielsNo matter how great your message or how powerful your delivery, have you ever considered the vehicle or instrument that is transporting your words? What does the sound of your speaking voice say about you? If you are over 21 and sound like a teen or preteen, do you know that you image you ...
Views: 3072 - ***Just How Good Do You Sound in Your Webinar or Teleseminar? - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsThat’s a leading question, isn’t it? With teleseminars there is definitely no visual and with webinars, there may be a picture of you, but more than likely, your listeners will be focusing on the visuals; i.e. slides, videos, or webpages as well as the sound of your speaking voice. And, the ...
Views: 2738 - ***Let Your Chest Do Your Talking and Your Childlike Sound Will Be Gone - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Nancy DanielsIt always amazes me when I hear someone on the phone who sounds like a teenage, pre-teen, or younger still, and am later surprised to discover a mature individual who is well over 21. If your voice sounds like that of a child, what image do you think you project, not only over the phone but in ...
Views: 4150 - ***Reasonableness Is Your Best Revenge - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Meryl RunionTo escalate or not to escalate? You have more options than you think. Communication catch When someone throws a ball at you, what do you do? Chances are you catch it. And if you toss it back, chances are you toss it back in the same way they threw it to you. If they toss the ball gently, you ...
Views: 1769 - ***Some Boats Need To Be Rocked - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Meryl RunionOne Block in Any Direction My earliest memory of being unable to speak for myself goes back to when I was four years old. I was allowed to cross the street, one block in every direction. When our neighbor found me playing across the street, he didn't believe I had permission to cross. He ...
Views: 1442 - ***Take the Test to See If Your Speaking Voice Is Plagued by Excessive Nasality - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Nancy DanielsWhen you think of Fran Drescher in her role as The Nanny, what thought first comes to mind? Her beauty or her nasal voice? For many people, their first thought is her whiny voice which, over time, can be quite annoying, even nerve-wracking, for her listeners. While Drescher’s infamous sound ...
Views: 4393 - ***The Answer to The Question Asked Most Often - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2017 from Judi MoreoThroughout my 25+ years of public speaking and training, there is one question that I get asked more than any other. That question is “How do I say No?” Why do we have trouble with this? When we were children, we didn’t have a problem with it. It is only as we have grown older that we can’t ...
Views: 2217 - ***The Best Way to Eliminate Excessive Nasality in Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Nancy DanielsA few years ago, my son’s 7th grade teacher had the strange ability to increase the volume of her voice by means of her nose. While I have worked with thousands of people in voice and presentation skills, this particular ‘skill’ is something I had never heard before and haven’t heard since. ...
Views: 4170 - ***The Power of "Why" - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Bruce Schneider‘Why’ – one simple word that contains a powerful question within it. There’s been a lot of focus on the power of “why,” in terms of understanding one’s motivation and what truly drives individuals to go after whatever it is they’re seeking. I’d like to take a different look at ‘why’ in ...
Views: 2935 - ***Tone Our Language - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2015 from Barbara SteppTONE OUR LANGUAGE By Barbara Stepp, NLP, DHE® Master Trainer, Clinical Hypnotherapist IN OUR PREVIOUS newsletters, we talked about our language, the words we think and speak. We said that words create our reality. If we don't say it, we don't get to do it or we don't have to do it. What ...
Views: 3612 - ***Understanding is Vital to Communication By Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Judi MoreoCommunication skills encompass a variety of strategies and techniques that aid interpersonal interactions. When you are communicating effectively, it facilitates information sharing, perspective-taking and genuine understanding.communication However, breakdowns in communication happen in all ...
Views: 1794 - ***Unexpected Teachers: 5 Things I Learned From a Great White Carp - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Rob WhiteLife's teachers come in the most unexpected forms. Sometimes, they even sport fins and scales, like the three-foot carp that lives in the pond where I take my daily stroll. OK, this carp has a human interpreter, Robert, a fishing enthusiast who I met a number of years ago during one of my pond ...
Views: 1871 - ***Valley GirlEse Doesn't Sell -- Professionalism Does - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Nancy DanielsRecently, I had the opportunity of working with a group of young professionals in a corporate workshop on voice and presentation skills. Comprising six women and one man, the group was under 30 years of age except for one woman who was 32. Smart, savvy, outgoing and most able, this group took ...
Views: 3513 - ***Vocal Abuse: Unless You Change How You Place Your Voice, It Will Never Go Away - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Nancy DanielsI recently received an email from a man who runs a museum in Australia inquiring whether he could include my blog posts in his newsletters for his museum guides. Why would a museum guide need information on the voice? Because his employees often speak non-stop throughout their day. Anyone ...
Views: 1866 - ***When the Pregnant Pause Goes into Labor! - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Nancy DanielsRecently I was interviewed on a blog radio program and the host paused so long after every comment I made that I wondered how many listeners she really had. Yes, the internet station of which she is a member has an excellent listenership, but I seriously question whether this particular woman ...
Views: 2450 - ***Your Speaking Voice and 'What Lies Beneath' - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Nancy DanielsYou have a much more dynamic voice inside of you. You have a voice that is probably deeper in pitch than your habitual voice. You have a voice that is rich, warm and resonant. How can I say these things and be confident in my analysis of your voice without ever having heard you? Because ...
Views: 1879 - *Communicating Authentically - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Dr. Joe RubinoCommunicating Authentically By Dr. Joe Rubino CEO, Http://www.CenterForPersonalReinvention.com You maximize your personal power when you exude an energy of authenticity. When you not only speak from the heart but walk your talk, others get the real you. Living authentically comes from ...
Views: 1784 - 10 Advantages Of Buying A Cell Phone Online - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2007 from Arthur RaiseThe mobile or cell phone is a revolution in the modern world. It is a luxury and convenience. It helps people communicate, strike business deals, and entertain themselves. From a simple “phone on the move” device the cell phone has metamorphosed into a hand held device that can make and receive ...
Views: 1288 - 10 Best Business Schools in the Middle East, 2021 - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2021 from Layla JaydenMiddle East – A Growing Hub for Business Schools When you think of Middle East, what comes to mind is the golden carpets of sand with camels, majestic architecture, high rises, mouth-watering cuisine and an amalgamation of both the ancient and the modern. But the Middle East is much more than ...
Views: 600 - 10 Essential Elements Of Good Communication Skill - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Peter MurphyGood communication skill means the ability to be understood, but it also means more than that. Have you ever noticed how good conversationalists have the ability to light up a conversation and inspire others to join in? You can learn to be like that too. Remember - any good conversation is a ...
Views: 29750 - 10 Essential Steps To Organizing A Conference Call - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2007 from Arthur RaiseConferencing calls are a boon to businesses and families. More that two people can talk to one another at the same time. There are today many kinds of conference calls: • Audio conference calls. • Video conference calls. • Webconference calls. A conference call saves money as well as time and ...
Views: 3015 - 10 Funny Conversation Starters For Every Situation - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Peter MurphyFunny conversation starters can be a risky business, but they can also add interest and sparkle to your conversations. People like, listen to and trust people who make them laugh. Get your conversation off to a great start by making people laugh straight away. Humor is personal, though, so if ...
Views: 3390 - 10 Great Questions For Conversation Fun - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2008 from Peter MurphyEven with the right questions conversation may not flow quite as freely as you may hope. That’s because you need to really listen actively to the answers that you get. A conversation is like a tennis match, with words flowing back and forth like the tennis ball. Carefully listening to the ...
Views: 2824 - 10 Great Ways To Command Your Listener to Pay Attention - by These tips are a great starting point to help you to get someone to listen carefully when that other person is not paying any heed to what you are saying.
1 Speak more softly. This will cause most people to ask you to speak up!
2 Confuse your friend. Say something that does not make sense. ...
Views: 1392 - 10 Job Interview Tips for Corporate World - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Priya NA corporate job interview is very different from other interviews. Here, you’re applying for a job which is best of the best. Thus, you need to focus and prepare yourself in advance for a corporate job. If you want to be successful in corporate world then consider my 10 job interview ...
Views: 2178 - 10 Pointers for Powerful Communications - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Jo CondrillEffective Communication Skills are the Mark of an Achiever. Have you ever blown a deal, a job interview, a promotion, or a relationship, because of your communication skills? Maybe you just couldn’t think of the right words to say. Has your tongue ever seemed disconnected from your brain? You ...
Views: 5153 - 10 Presentation Skills Training Tips to Help You Deliver the Best Speech of Your Life! - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Ernest ChenPublic speaking is the act of speaking in front of a group of individuals in an open forum, private conference or in a well-defined manner for the intention of informing, teaching, influencing, advising or entertaining the audience. In this article, I'll be sharing with you the ten (10) ...
Views: 1649 - 10 Reasons That Prove The Importance of Selenium Tool - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2020 from kalpana singhAutomation testing has now taken an important place in the Software industry and this is the prime reason that companies are nowadays looking for Selenium certified professionals. You might be doubtful about whether or not learning Selenium will help you kick start a career in software testing. ...
Views: 678 - 10 Step ladder for improving your English Speaking Skills - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2014 from Byreddy Balaji ReddySince English is widely used in all the countries across the globe – every student, employee and businessmen aspire and dream to improve their English Speaking Skills. Many resources are available to the learners or aspirants if they really wish to develop themselves as good speakers of English ...
Views: 2105 - 10 Terrific Tips to Talk Your Way to the Top - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Dale KleinWhat is “the top” anyway? According to society, “top” has a significant amount of import as evidenced by the following expressions: top-quality, top-rated, top-dollar, top-grade, top-of-the-line, and of course, top dog. It is relatively safe to assume then that we are a culture that places a ...
Views: 1365 - 10 Things Not to Miss in Your MBA Essays - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Prince TiwariWith the huge number of applications that Admissions Committees have to read, they can afford to give very few minutes per application. So, your application must stand out. Reputed MBA Admissions Consultants in India can enable you to achieve this. The essays require subjectivity yet there are ...
Views: 1271 - 10 Tips For Using The Telephone - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2007 from Alvah ParkerAs a former telephone system sales person I have listened to many people as they make and receive telephone calls. Some people are really good at it and others need improvement. Today with so many cell phone users calling from just about anywhere we all can be authorities on what makes a good ...
Views: 820 - 10 Tips on Using "Quotations" - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2007 from raka syailendraWhen you use a quotation in your speech or presentation you piggyback on the wisdom and rapport of the person who originally stated it. Sprinkle quotations throughout your speech like a master chef with an award-wining recipe. Precise, effective and tantalising. 1. Quote from people well known ...
Views: 774 - 10 Tips to Overcome Communication Barriers? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2016 from Rakesh KhushwahaToday, a lot of communication barriers are faced by all. Sometimes the message intended by the sender is not understood by the receiver in the same terms and sense, thus leading to communication breakdown. So, it is important to deal and cope up with these communication barriers so as to ensure ...
Views: 9344 - 10 Ways Blogging Can Increase Reading Comprehension - by Submitted on May 04, 2016 from Luisa BrentonReading comprehension, the ability to understand what is written on paper. Allowing your students to have the capacity to know what they read and write. There are many ways to improve anybody's reading comprehension. Spelling tests, lessons, but what if you could improve your students reading ...
Views: 1173 - 10 Ways to Empower Your Communication - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2008 from Nicholas TanThe Blarney Stone is a historical stone, or actually part of the Blarney Castle in Ireland where it was believed that kissing the stone can grant you the gift of gab. Yeah, it seems strange in this day and age, but who are we to question tradition? It's not like I'm saying that Santa Claus ...
Views: 1079 - 11 Types of Difficult People You Find At Work - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2016 from Dr Rakesh ChopraDifficult people in the workplace come in many different guises. What they have in common is that they get in your way, either unintentionally or deliberately. They obstruct you from achieving your corporate goals. Here are eleven different types that you may have come across in your ...
Views: 1166 - 12 Conversation Starters with a Girl - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2016 from Joshua UebergangThe right conversation starters with a girl are a topic of hot debate and leave most of us confused. You don’t want to come off seeming too strong and yet striking the right balance between being subtle and not being notice at all is pretty hard as well. It's a good social skill. This article ...
Views: 2160 - 12 Reasons To Develop Exceptional People Skills - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2008 from Peter MurphyWhy should you bother to spend your valuable time learning how to develop exceptional people skills? Here's why... Look at the people who seem to have it all - a great job, an active social life and a happy family life. What do these people have in common? They all have excellent ...
Views: 896 - 12 Twitter Post Types To Increase Your Online Presence and Influence - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Marina KostinaWe all know that social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter have shown tremendous growth in the past years; and because of their increasing popularity there is a need to understand how these applications affect the nature of online communication and interpersonal relation. According ...
Views: 1342 - 12 Ways Good Communication Skills Blast Off Your Success Rocket - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Nea Joy JusticeDo you really—I mean really—understand the value of good communication skills? We all wish that everyone else had them, but this key to success starts with the man (or woman) in the mirror. No matter what you currently have going for yourself, communication can stand between you and the next ...
Views: 1656 - 14 Crucial MBA Interview Preparation Tips - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Prince TiwariOnce the hurdle of getting shortlisted after the review of your essays is crossed, the next and final leap before you land into the business school of your choice is the all-important interview. Experienced MBA Admissions Consultants can guide you on how to conduct yourself during the interview ...
Views: 2000 - 15 PR Hacks For Your Startup At The Time Of COVID From The Best PR Agency In Delhi. - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2020 from 2wenty7 IncThe PR hacks from the best pr agency in Delhi will save your time and money both. At the time of COVID- 19, businesses are suffering financially. In the recently published activity, the GDP growth has seen 40 yrs low. The GDP stands at -23.9%. This news is worrying for the nation. The ...
Views: 617 - 16 Awesome Tricks To Read Books - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2020 from Your Career Club(1) Derive the Interest and Belief – Evolve a desire to learn, your interest should ace the standards of book you decide on perusing. How would you grow such an inclination? By Constantly reminding yourself how significant these standards are to you. Imagine yourself how their dominance ...
Views: 1196 - 16 TIPS FOR BECOMING A BETTER WRITER - by Whether you're writing a memo, a letter, an article or a full-length novel, there are a few basic rules to keep in mind that will help your message first to be read and then to be better understood and accepted.
1. Never Be Boring
Your reader will forgive almost anything except you being ...
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