);

Blog – Articles & Podcasts

Christy
  • Christy
  • 9 Comments

Day 28 – How to Say It — Receiving Feedback (#31days)

Yesterday I discussed giving feedback with tack and professionalism.  Today, I want to give you some suggestions for receiving feedback in the most productive way.  (By the way, it was an AWESOME birthday celebration yesterday!  Thanks to everyone who wished me Happy Birthday – wow! do I feel special! :)) When Receiving Feedback: Ask for clarification.…

read more
Christy
  • Christy
  • 15 Comments

Day 27 – How to Say It…Giving Feedback (#31days)

It’s my birthday today and I can think of nothing I’d rather do than post this blog post.  Right.  Well, actually I can probably think of a few other things, but I have to say, living my dream this past year…changing basically EVERYTHING professionally and moving in a new direction has been AWESOME and this #31days…

read more
Christy
  • Christy
  • 15 Comments

Day 26 – Communicating L.O.V.E. (#31days)

Why is is that we often treat the people we love the most in the very worst way?  Or am I the only one?  I’m betting I’m not. Yet when I think over what makes a life truly well lived, I realize it all boils down to how well we get along, engage with and…

read more
Christy
  • Christy
  • 9 Comments

Day 25 – Becoming A Master Communicator (#31days)

Tiger Woods, Michael Phelps, Ronald Reagan, Apolo Ono, J.K. Rowling, Clive Cussler, Agatha Christie and Winston Churchill.  What does this cast of characters all have in common? The most obvious is that they all rose to the top of their profession and functioned at the top of their game under incredible pressure.  Secondly, and most important…

read more
Christy
  • Christy
  • 12 Comments

Day 24 – Mama Knows Best (#31days)

We are moving quickly through the month, and I’ve given you a ton of advice on how to have Powerful Communication Skills.  In light of the overwhelming amount of material, and with just a week left to go,  I thought I would simplify my advice into a list of basics everyone should know.  In fact,…

read more
Christy
  • Christy
  • 11 Comments

Day 23 – Know, Like and Trust Part 2 (#31days)

Yesterday I talked about how to become a person people want to communicate with because they know you.  Today, building on the idea that people communicate most effectively with those they know, like and trust, let’s dive a little deeper into the like and trust segments. Like – Are you a likable person?  What is that…

read more
Christy
  • Christy
  • 1 Comment

Day 22 – Know, Like and Trust Part 1 (#31days)

Renowned trainer Michael Clouse says, “People do business with those they know, like and trust.”  I’ll re-vamp that to say people communicate best and most effectively with those they know, like and trust.  Today and tomorrow we’re going to look at how you can grow in these 3 areas  so you can have the positive…

read more
Christy
  • Christy
  • 1 Comment

Day 21 – Pass the Honey Please (#31days)

Mama was right!  She used to say “You’ll catch more flies with honey than vinegar.”  Manners are the honey that makes everything taste better.  If you want to communicate more effectively and get what you want, need and expect, try a little honey.  Here are some suggestions: Remember the magic words “Please” “Thank you” “You’re…

read more
Christy
  • Christy
  • No Comments

#027: Beth Ackerman and Disappointments (Podcast)

What a great interview with Dr. Beth Ackerman. She is an associate dean in the School of Education at Liberty University. It was while working at an alternative school, she completed her Master’s degree in special education at Lynchburg College and a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership at the University of Virginia.  She has built…

read more
Christy
  • Christy
  • 3 Comments

Day 20 – Power Phrases (#31days)

Words, words, magical words.  It’s amazing how the way we say thing can impact our desired outcomes.  As we noticed over the past few days, what you say and the way you say it has a huge impact on your relationships. Consider these two requests you might hear from a coworker; “Debbie, I know you’re…

read more
Christy
  • Christy
  • 1 Comment

Day 19 – Shine (#31days)

Sunday.  A day of refreshment and renewal.  My prayer for you today is that you will fully experience the radiance that comes from the original Giver of light and life.  And that you will turn around and radiate that light to others. This is Day 19 of 31 Days of Powerful Communication Skills for Women. You can read…

read more
Christy
  • Christy
  • 1 Comment

Day 18 – Difficult People – Strategies and Solutions Part 3 (#31days)

We’ve been talking about ideas for dealing effectively with the difficult people in your life for the past few days.  I hope you’ve gotten some useful ideas about how to get more positive outcomes. Today, I’m going to wrap up this section with a few extra suggestions. I gave you an example of a dialogue with Tara…

read more
Enter your
text here