by Rosemary Ravinal | Nov 11, 2024 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
Trust is the bedrock of good business and that comes from honesty and clear communication. Anything less than that can damage client and employee relationships, ruin business deals, and make life miserable for everyone. Lying can severely disrupt communication....
by Rosemary Ravinal | Oct 28, 2024 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
The final weeks and months of 2024 in the United States will be characterized by escalating levels of conflict of opinions and worldviews. Unless you live under a rock, you’ll experience some degree of charged emotions as people recalibrate after the national election...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Oct 14, 2024 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
Jargon and tired clichés undermine your credibility. You may think using trendy phrases and acronyms makes you sound more competent, but the opposite may be true. You could be breathing jargon monoxide without knowing and harming the effectiveness of your business...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Sep 30, 2024 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
In a democracy, the right to speak up is fundamental. Whether in a local town hall meeting, a school board discussion, a public forum, a political rally, or a peaceful protest for or against government action, the freedom to raise your voice shapes the course of...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Sep 3, 2024 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
It’s a fact that body language and non-verbal messages convey more meaning than words alone. The non-verbal component encompasses the quality of your voice, for example, volume, pitch, tone, and rate of speech. Body language covers everything from head tilting to...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Jul 29, 2024 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
Transitions in speech are the secret sauce to keeping your ideas flowing and your audience glued to your every word. Words, phrases, and narrative transitions can be effective devices, but combine them with hand gestures, facial expressions, and body language and you...
