Have you ever said or communicated something, and you were either misunderstood or overcomplicated things, thereby not delivering on your message and purpose, leaving people not very interested or not engaging with you on your idea. There are so many dynamics to effective communication, but one thing you can do is to ensure that you …
Have you ever been handed a project schedule and thought, “how can I determine if this schedule is the most accurate reflection? ” Maybe you thought which questions can I ask myself or your scheduler. If you want to learn what you could do, keep reading on; I am about to share with you simple …
Have you ever been in a group discussion where someone else shared the same idea or opinion you had? You somehow feel connected to that person, but at the same time, you think you can kick yourself for not speaking up? Have you ever wondered why you did not speak up? On my journey to …
How to Speak, Connect and Succeed by Aletta Rochat Read More »
In this blog, I will summarize Chapter 3 of the book by Alletta Rochat, called Speak Connect Succeed. Chapter 3 is called “what is my purpose? The power of intention”. What does it mean, and why do we want to speak with purpose and intention? How does this topic relate to your ability to connect …
In this blog, I will provide a summary of Chapter 4 of Aletta Rochat’s book, Speak, Connect and Succeed. You need a message to deliver on your purpose and intention. A message will help you focus your attention and your audience on your why. So what is my message or a message? A message is …
Why do you need a message when you connect, and what is your message? Read More »
Why would someone ever need to speak to inspire? What is inspiring speech? The following blog is a summary of Chapter 5 of the book by Aletta Rochat, called “Speak, Connect and Succeed” Most of us, sometime or another will end up in a leadership role, whether you are a father or project leader or …
How do you speak to inspire, what happens when you do? Read More »
Why do you want to speak to persuade? If you don’t, people won’t be able to buy into your vision or adopt your way of thinking. Your idea or approach might get overlooked or dismissed. By being persuasive, you can connect easier, increase your influence and build your reputation. This blog is a summary of …
Good day to you. In this block I will share with you tips on how to keep your speaking personal, from the book by Aletta Rochat, called Speak, Connect and Succeed, so that you will be able to connect, and eventually influence, persuade to enhance your effectiveness as a leader and build your reputation. So …
Conflict can be negative or positive. Negative conflict can ruin relationships and be exhausting, distracting, and unpleasant. If managed well, positive competition can clear up misunderstandings and path forward. In this blog, I will share some speaking tips whenever you are in a conflict situation, as summarized in the book by Aletta Rochat called Speak, …
“As with any other conversation, our self-talk, the conversation inside our own head should have a purpose”. If you are struggling with negative self talk, and would like to learn how to get more positive self talk into your life, that will allow you to speak, connect and succeed, I would encourage you to read …