Body language, eye contact and verbal communication impacts how others perceive you in the career world. Do an audit to see how you are being perceived.
It amazes me how many professionals are lazy with their verbal communication. Some are incredibly informal and use slang or colloquialisms while others employ inaccurate grammar. These professional faux pas can be deal breakers in an interview scenario but can also make a bad impression on the job. It’s time to ramp up your communication […]
In my musical career I traveled and worked abroad quite a bit and I was forever grateful to the locals who helped me learn the social norms and etiquette nuances of each region. From the British women who taught me how important it was to honor “tea time” to the German gentleman who in no […]
You always communicate over two channels: the verbal and the non-verbal. The latter is often ignored but it can be a deal breaker, especially in a negotiation. I have been getting a lot of questions about salary negotiation on my CBS Radio Show Career Coach Caroline http://sky.radio.com/shows/coach-me/ lately and with the gradual uptick in the […]
I find it fascinating how many people don’t utilize the power of strong eye contact when communicating in-person these days. We have indeed become a technology driven work force but well used eye contact is still imperative and separates us from the electronic gadgets by putting a human touch on our communication that will never […]
Debra Fine’s company – The Fine Art of Small Talk is focused on teaching professionals conversational skills for use while networking and speaking with clients. The objective in all professional encounters should be to make a good impression and leave people wanting more. To do that you must be bright, be brief, and then be […]
