Get out of your own head. We talk to ourselves a lot throughout the day. According to a Forbes Magazine article, we experience approximately 60,000 thoughts w...

In honor of Memorial Day, this week's blog post is short and sweet.  It's important to take time to remember, honor and celebrate all those who have and curr...

Business card exchange or something more? Networking, the ability to go to events and meet new people on almost any given day, is one of the most popular for...

Tips for keeping your voice in shape for that big presentation Are you getting ready for a big presentation, but can’t seem to get enough water? Does it feel...

Have you thought of this recently? Professional development, and even personal development, is key to being able to break through to your next level – whatev...

Why Gratitude is Vital to Business Speak Up Consulting & Coaching had an absolutely wonderful 1-year anniversary celebration and open house last night! Howev...

Yes, it can be done! Most people experience some level of fear or anxiety associated with public speaking. However, it’s what you do with the fear that deter...

Don't fall prey to the fairytale. Do you experience the racing heart, the sweaty palms, the shaky hands, butterflies, redness of the face, or negative self-t...

In customer service, sales, leadership and many other business situations, we often need to create initial rapport with others rather quickly. Initial rappor...

Time to hit refresh! Sometimes we get stuck in these ruts of how we communicate. For instance, have you ever known someone who is typically a happy person an...

6 tips for effective business communication As it was mentioned in our last blog, we tend to spend so much time consumed by technology and not interacting wi...

The cost of over-connectedness I recently heard someone ask this question and it made me think. According to The Nielsen Company (2018), U.S. adults are now ...

Helping to enhance communication in business and in life. Hello, and thanks for joining us! I have to be honest, blogging is one of those things I’ve been ho...