Want to present clearly? Here’s the first step — listen actively! The ability to present your message clearly is key if you want to communicate effectively – orally or in writing. Presenting your message clearly increases the likelihood that you will be understood and that others will accept your ideas. In addition, the ability to …
Know Your Audience
Ready to knock’ em dead? Make sure you know who the “em” is! To make sure you really know your audience, effective presenters spend a good deal of time learning about their audience. To do this, they ask themselves questions until they have a clear idea of who they are communicating with and what’s important to …
Provide Feedback
Want to be an effective workplace coach? Provide feedback! Feedback is an essential element of effective coaching. Providing it is one of a coach’s primary responsibilities, and receiving it is a major benefit of being coached. Honest and caring feedback can help others to understand the impact of their behavior and actions, strengthen specific behaviors, or …
Virtual Coaching
Want the benefits that coaching delivers but don’t have access to a live coach? Try virtual coaching! It takes more than awareness and training to successfully acquire and use the full set of skills critical to workplace success. To fully develop needed skills, individuals must be committed to continuous learning and be able to put what …