Barriers To Effective Feedback Conversations

Barriers To Effective Feedback Conversation by Violet Dhu

“We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.” – Bill Gates It’s true that feedback helps us improve and become better at what we do. Unfortunately, this depends on the success of a feedback conversation. Not all feedback is taken positively and a number of factors influence how a feedback discussion will affect the person …

Don’t Do Public Speaking – Have A Conversation Instead by Peter Dhu

Just having a conversation may be one of the most powerful tools in your public speaking journey. Helping you move from fear and nerves to successful and engaging public speaking. Learn to be more conversational when public speaking. One of the issues with public speaking is that people want to be perfect, they are worried about being judged and what …

Experts repeat the question before answering, ensuring that the people hear both the question and response, resulting in clear messaging.

Please Repeat The Question When Answering Questions By Peter Dhu

When doing your question and answer session, make a habit of repeating the question before moving on to answer it. This should be a standard rule for all trainers, speakers, presenters and people doing media and press conferences. In the current climate of COVID-19 we are seeing a lot of live press conferences and media appearances by our politicians and …

Don’t Do Public Speaking – Have A Conversation

This may be one of the most powerful tools in your public speaking journey, from fear and nerves to successful and engaging public speaking – “Learn to be conversational”. One of the issues with public speaking is that people want to be perfect. They are worried about being judged and what other people will think. They feel like they need …

The reality is that audiences don’t remember everything you say and to ensure they do remember what you want them to remember, focus on one main topic.

Focus on One Main Topic by Peter Dhu

When public speaking and presenting, make sure that you focus on main topic or one main idea. The reality is that audiences don’t remember everything you say and to ensure they do remember what you want them to remember, focus on one main topic. The alternative, which I am sure we have all seen on occasions, is called a “scatter …

Why Clarifying is Important in the Workplace by Violet Dhu

“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there” ~ Lewis Caroll, Alice in Wonderland.” We have all, at times, had to follow vague, unclear, or nonspecific instructions. These unclear instructions can be confusing and can result in errors, miscommunications, and low team morale. Seeking clarification. If you have a boss or supervisor who is unclear …