Are You Running Tough?

1983 – the finish line of my marathon. My running partner: Donna, a fellow HR trainer at Northrop Aircraft. Anyone who has run a marathon knows just how tough it can be. And it’s not about how you start, but how you finish. And it’s not even about HOW you finish, it’s just about finishing!…

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Your Speech Coach Says, "Lead With Their Need"

When you call potential clients, do you know their pain? The only way you can get someone to trust your solution for their pain is to motivate them with your words—about their needs. What happens to them if they don’t use your product or service? What are the consequences when people don’t use your solution?…

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Your Speech Coach Says, "Put Your Audience First"

How do you persuade customers or clients? The only way you can get someone to give you what you want – to persuade them to use your product or service – is to motivate them with your words. And here’s my little story about motivation. Picture it – you are eight years old in 3rd…

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