Communication Matters Newsletter
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MillsWyck Communications - December 2017
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What it Takes to REALLY Improve Your Speaking
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The Role of Attitude in Speaking
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One of the negative aspects of my job is that I rarely get to see (live, anyway) the product of my efforts. If I train or coach a client, they are likely presenting at a location I cannot or will not attend. Many times I pour significant effort and energy into an event that I will never witness.
Although I can’t see the product, I can usually predict how a client will perform based on the attitude displayed during coaching or a workshop.
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Attitude is the single greatest factor in whether you can become truly great at any endeavor.
Speaking is no different from golf or relationships in that respect. What I want to hear from a client is, “
What must I do to become better?!” The desire and willingness to work towards greatness is the most important criterion for seeing it come to pass.
I’ve had two encouraging interactions with clients recently that gave me an emotional boost, as well as an open door to coach them to a level of greatness that is not usually possible.
In the first, I was coaching a client remotely. In this particular session, we were doing a dry run (with no audience). I offered some feedback after a short snippet. The feedback was minor and there wasn’t anything really glaring to fix, but it was concrete and specific. I expected this busy executive to say “
Thanks for the feedback” and wrap up the session. Instead, I heard a sigh and a hearty, “
Let me give it another try!” Surprised, I agreed that would be profitable, and we made two more attempts, each better than the one before.
In another recent workshop, I was packing up my equipment in an empty classroom when a student came back into the room and asked, “
I’d like to know your honest opinion. What did you see in me today?” I did not feel that this was a compliment-fishing excursion. I truly believed she wanted to know how she could improve and where she stood (she faces an extremely competitive environment and road ahead). The question did not go unanswered.
To a coach of any kind, a player/student/client saying “
Let me Try again!” or “
What did you see?” is a joyous (and, sadly, infrequent) occurrence. They are two responses that indicate an attitude of growth and a willingness to try and get better.
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Again I suggest Carol Dweck’s
Mindset
book – which outlines how attitude can change outcomes.
What do you need to try again? Who can you ask an honest opinion of to find out what needs to happen to get better?
Communication matters. What are YOU saying?
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This month's Speaking Tip taken from
Presentation Sin
addresses the sin of not showing enough expression when you speak.
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Key5 Speaker Conference January 2018
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The 2nd Annual Key5 Conference is coming up in Charlotte, NC, in January. KEY5 is designed to give you a taste of a diverse ensemble of powerful speakers giving bite-sized, 5-minute keynote talks. Currently, there are 4 speaker spots left if you're interested in a complete video marketing library as a professional speaker.
If you're not interested in speaking (or think you might be in the future) but you'd like to get a glimpse of a potential speaker for your next conference, business meeting, or event, tickets will go on sale soon to attend. Alan Hoffler will be speaking this year and there will be a special discount for our newsletter clients. Keep an eye out for that discount code once tickets go on sale.
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Upcoming Public Workshops
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Upcoming Public Workshops
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Raleigh, NC
Dec 11-12
(SOLD OUT!)
2018 Public Workshop Schedule
Raleigh, NC
Feb 6-7, Mar 12-13, May 14-15, Aug 27-28, Oct 15-16, Dec 10-11
Feb 8, Aug 29
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Sneak Peek Video
Here's a sneak peek video at what a workshop from MillsWyck Communications is really like:
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Need a Speaker for your Event?
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Alan Hoffler, founder and director of MillsWyck Communications, is a Business Communication and Presentation Skills Expert and accomplished keynote speaker. He uses the skills he teaches to craft authentic, custom messages that energize and motivate audiences.
Alan's Signature Business Communications Topics:
- Winning Communication - Strategies to Connect and Convince
- Presentation Sin: The Practical Guide to Stop Offending (and start Impressing) Your Audience
- Why Modern Business Communication is Killing Productivity (and what you can do about it)
- The Silver Bullet: The One Skill Every Communicator Should Use
Check out the full list of Alan's
keynotes or contact us a bout customizing a presentation or workshop for your group. If you need a speaker for your next corporate meeting, professional organization, or conference, contact us at
[email protected].
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MillsWyck Communications
Communication matters. What are YOU saying?
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Alan Hoffler, Philorator (Teacher & Lover of Speaking)
(919) 386-9238
Alan Hoffler is the Executive Director and Principal Trainer at MillsWyck Communications. He is a Trainer, Speaker, Author, and Coach who passionately moves others to effective and engaging communication.
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