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Articles by Joan Curtis

• Social Media and Relationships
  Whenever you read anything pertaining to social media, you’ll read about relationships. On Facebook you can only invite your “friends.” LinkedIn will not allow you to connect with people you do not know. Twitter gives you more freedom; you can follow anyone you want, but they may not follow you back. It’s all about building and sustaining relationships. All this leads me to think about the importance of relationship in social media.
  Published 22Jun2009, viewed 570 times

• What Is It You Do?
  As a coach the main problem I encounter with my clients is coming to grips with what they do and why they do it. Most of us know what we do but to say it in a way that engages people is another thing entirely. Here are some tips I’ve learned about developing your quick, elevator speech in an engaging manner.
  Published 10Jun2009, viewed 301 times

• What Do You Know about Social Media?
  What do you know about social media? Before you answer that question, let me tell you that you know more than you may think. Social media is simply another way for us to communicate and connect with one another. If you are a smart communicator and understand the power of connections, you already know a lot about social media.
  Published 25May2009, viewed 371 times

• You Are What You Wear
  How do you tell someone what not to wear? When it comes to looking professional, many factors come into play. Our appearance tells a lot about us; remember you are what you wear. What message do you want your appearance to say about you and your personality?
  Published 10May2009, viewed 307 times

• Listening with Your Heart, not Your Head
  What is the biggest communications challenge my clients face? The simple answer is listening; their heads get in the way. Often, the response I get tells me that my clients are not listening with their hearts, which requires a different kind of listening.
  Published 27Apr2009, viewed 302 times

• Please, Just Listen!
  How many of us are guilty of "listening" but not hearing? The reality is there is no way you can solve someone else's problem if you haven't heard it. Here are some listening steps to improve your listening skills, and stop solution driven responses which is not "listening".
  Published 16May2009, viewed 235 times

• Strong Meeting Management Means Strong Leadership
  Are your meetings productive or a huge waste of time? Here are tips for making your meetings more efficient and productive.
  Published 21Feb2009, viewed 270 times

• How to Stay Cool When Speaking in Public
  This article will put that universal fear of public speaking in the proper perspective and give you some tips for turning the fear into positive energy. Understanding the paradox about fear and effectiveness, speakers can embrace their fear and use it to propel, rather than paralyze. Fear then becomes the energy, the enthusiasm, the spark, our friend.
  Published 20Feb2009, viewed 207 times

• Conversations: When to Hold 'Em, When to Fold 'Em
  How many of us have walked into a room full of people and wanted to turn around and leave?  When I think about networking events, my heart freezes. Didn't our mothers teach us not to speak to strangers?  Yet, in this article we're going to examine how to talk to strangers.
  Published 11Feb2009, viewed 287 times

• How to Give a Speech without Notes
  If you prepare and practice and leave your notes on the podium or in your pocket, you will discover that speech making is actually fun. Your brain loves the exercise and you will know that no matter what happens to that little note card, you will successfully deliver your speech by following these tips.
  Published 30Jan2009, viewed 339 times

• No Punching, No Running—Communicate! How to Resolve Conflict
  What is the best way to handle conflict? Your mother told you not to hit anyone, and your dad said don't you dare run. When you enter the workforce and you face a conflict situation, what choices do you have? In real life, we cannot beat up our opponents. If we do, we might find ourselves in custody. Some of us do decide to "get even," which often isn't the best choice either. If we "turn tail and run," we kill our self-confidence.
  Published 30Jan2009, viewed 234 times

• The Challenge of Leadership
  What does leading others mean?  Most people who become leaders do so suddenly.  Perhaps you were always "it" in the first grade.  Becoming "it" means others see you as a leader.  What does that mean?
  Published 28Jan2009, viewed 296 times

• Speaking Up with Confidence
  The power of the vocal message is often forgotten. Adding power to your voice is as important as adding power to your visual and vocal message. Here are ten tips for adding credibility to your voice power.
  Published 11Nov2008, viewed 329 times

• The Perils of PowerPoint
  As presenters, we are grateful for the technology PowerPoint offers us. Now, we must be diligent not to abuse it. Beware of the perils of PowerPoint! This simple guideline will propel your presentations to a new dynamic level.
  Published 01Nov2008, viewed 370 times

• Speak Up for Success
  Apply these ideas to gain confidence to speak up in order to reach your full potential and find success.
  Published 01May2008, viewed 509 times

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