Coaching

Remember your presentation

The Science of Memory – how to remember your presentation

Last blog post I shared some tips on how to help your audience to remember your presentation, your words and your critical key messages. If you missed it, you can re-visit it here.   I received a few emails from clients thanking me for those tips but also asking for some tips to help them … Read more

7 training mistakes

Well, that training was a waste of time

7 Critical Workforce Development/Training Mistakes Unfortunately, that phrase rings true for way too many organisations. How does this happen? For several reasons, let’s explore some critical training and development mistakes that have the potential to waste your valuable talent development dollars. 1. There was no strategic needs analysis Training is not a stand-alone event.  All … Read more

How to coach

What coaching model should I use? and what’s wrong with that question ?

As I start back training leaders in communication and coaching skills this week after the holiday break and as I start back working with my own coaching clients, this question comes up time and time again. What coaching model works best? Sigh There are many great coaching models out there but if we get too … Read more

Greek Fisherman

The Greek Fisherman – The experts don’t always know what’s best

I love this old tale and I am not sure of its original source but it serves as a reminder of why we do what we do.  Sometimes we get so caught up in our busy lives, we forget what we ultimately want to achieve with our lives. I don’t know who originally wrote it, … Read more

Confident or Arrogant

Are you a confident or an arrogant Speaker?

Are you a confident or an arrogant Speaker? A confident speaker: Cares about what their audience will take away from the sessionWill rehearse to ensure they are at their bestWill find out what the client really needsWill be open to adapting their style and presentation to suit the target group including interactive activities or Q … Read more