Assumptions

We all have heard the saying … “never assume because you make an ass out of you and me.. easier said than done. Too often we do assume. We assume we have heard correctly and jump in to answer the question we think we heard and not the one that was asked.We assume that...

What does it all mean …?

With apologies to all those working in advertising out there! Over the weekend I was involved in a discussion about ‘who were the best communicators?’ We ruled out doctors and lawyers, as we decided that laymen should have at least a fighting chance at understanding...

All good things must come to an end …

I am sure that I am not the only one that finds it very difficult to get back into work mode after a holiday. However loins have been girded and work is underway; and the blog is back.But forgive me if I indulge in a little holiday reminiscing. The problem with being...

Conversational Skills

So you have overcome your initial fear, and using coping self-talk you have set yourself realistic goals and now you are in that room full of strangers. What to do now?If you remember that most of us will feel some degree of nervousness or shyness in this situation...

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