“Brilliance is one part talent, two parts wisdom and three parts passion.”~ Margaret Mitchell
March Tips For Communication & Image Success
Tip for Organizations:
Question:
How can we help our account managers become more comfortable and effective when making presentations to groups? These folks do well in one-on-one situations.
Answer:
Confidence in public speaking comes with practice. It also helps to do some deep breathing prior to giving the talk and to meet some of the audience members in advance so the presenters can feel like they are talking to one person. Video taping the presenters so they can see themselves will make them aware of any nervous habits they have so they can eliminate them. Joining Toastmaster International will help your account managers advance their speaking skills.
Tip for Men:
Question:
Should tuxedo shoes be a patent leather slip-on style?
Answer:
The classic tuxedo shoe you describe is a must for very formal events. For less formal events, some men prefer to wear a high gloss tie or slip-on shoe as an alternative.
Tip for Women:
Question:
Is long hair appropriate for women over age 40 working in business?
Answer:
The issue is not so much length, but how it is worn. Hair should not be a person’s main focus point. As a general rule, shoulder length hair is the most flattering and classic look.
The Art of Business and Social Interaction®
Question:
What should I say when people stop by my office and interrupt me while I’m working?
Answer:
Have a short greeting and ask, how can I help you? You then can determine either to take care of it immediately or schedule a time for further discussion.