Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Body Language - Do You Know What Your Body is Saying?

Harness the power of body language for better communication!

Written by Robyn T. Braley


Body language is a big part of your personal brand.  It's important to understand that because your brand is what others think it is. You may be sending unintended messages to colleagues, clients, or friends and family.

 

1. What is your body language saying about you?


2. What subliminal messages are you sending?


Why Body Language Matters

Knowing what your body is saying can be the difference between being taken seriously or not. Strong body language speaks to confidence, credibility, and trust. Shifty eyes, wild gestures, and the failure to listen intently signal the direct opposite.  

Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Tech Check Tips For Public Speakers, MCs, Comics, and Funeral Eulagizers

Learn why sound and lighting technicians are your BFFs.

Written by Robyn T. Braley

 

If you are a public speaker, comic, do M.C. work, teach, give reports, eulogies at funerals, or toasts at weddings, it's not IF technology will let you down; it's WHEN! Somedays, technology is not your friend despite your best efforts.

 

It's better to solve problems before your event than troubleshoot them after your presentation has started in front of a full auditorium. 

Wednesday, 9 November 2022

How to Write Speeches That Move People!💥

My simple tips will help you tell your story!


Whether you need to write a 1-hr. speech or a 2-minute announcement, my tips will help improve the engagement level of your audience while reducing your stress level.


Who Is It For

If you’re a leader, developing your communication skills is a necessity! Whether speaking to a live audience or to one on a video call, connecting and moving them to action is part of your job description.

  • Own a business
  •  Teach 
  • Lead industry, community, or faith groups
  • MC weddings, concerts, or community events
  • Chair a board and A.G.Ms. 
  • Do politics at any level

Wednesday, 28 September 2022

Planning For Disaster! What You Need to Know


A crisis communication plan is an investment, not a cost!

Written by Robyn T. Braley 


We tend to think, "It will never happen to us!" And then, it does. Is your company prepared for the unthinkable? 


Having a crisis repsonse plan is usually on the to-do list but is often put aside due to more pressing issues. However, executing a well-written plan can save lives, calm fears, and provide a structure for responding to the event and moving forward. 


Canmore, Alberta floods of 2013






















Hurricane Fiona devastated the east coast from Maritime Canada to Florida and into the Caribbean. Hurricane Ian was close behind.

Wednesday, 31 August 2022

Free Stuff! 8 Free Tools that Will Make Your Creative Life Easier

Free tools that will make your creative life easier!

I couldn't get by without free tools that fast-track the production speed and improve the quality of my creative work. 

In this post, I review 8 platforms that I use almost daily including some free options I have used for many years.

Grand Expectations

Raise your hand if you feel intimidated by the creative expectations of others who expect you to create magical content that engages and blows the minds of your target audiences. You must be an excellent writer, exacting editor, outstanding designer, talented video performer/editor, audio performer/producer, multimedia expert, social media whiz or a fantastic brand and communication guru. 

If this sounds familiar, this post is for you. Your creative life is about to become more productive if you are a senior executive, community leader, student, brand specialist or are building your career.