The most popular phone call we get at MillsWyck Communications The situations are different but the calls are the same about confidence in public speaking: conference speaker, all-hands meeting, wedding toast, stand before peers speaking in a second language, or asked...
Similarities and Differences Between Speaking and Writing There are many similarities between speaking and writing. While I’ve never considered myself a writer by trade, I have long recognized the similarities between writing and speaking. Writing my book was the...
Storytelling in Public Speaking: The number one characteristic that makes a speaker great. That’s my story (and I’m sticking to it) Storytelling in public speaking is the number one characteristic that makes a speaker great. I had an attendee at one of my speaking...
What is the Speech Coach Genie’s Top Wish? The first question a speech coach asks starts with the end in mind. As kids, dreaming and wishing were part of our daily ritual. Whether it was trying to put ourselves into a fantasy world with a Disney character,...
Do you know how to avoid being misinterpreted when speaking? Ever had a child, a co-worker, or a friend misquote you? It can be embarrassing, inefficient, or perhaps hurtful. Or worse. Read on to see what you can do to ensure communication success. What they say...
Three Communication Principles Every Manager and Teacher Should Use Communication skills matter. High school finals are coming in our house. It’s been a long time since I last took a final exam, and it’s hard to imagine having the mental discipline to study for one...