
Simon Phillips on Listening
In order to play music, you have to have empathy; feeling and spirit for the for the song. I was taught that very early on, just by working with great musicians. It’s common sense. In order to play music, you have to listen.

Soft Skills and Hard Dollars
Do we really need soft skills training? The answer is yes. We all could use improvement with these attributes.

Not Being Self-Centered: It’s So Easy, UB4me Can Build Relationships
Did You Know It Is Not All About You? Not Being Self-Centered: UB4me I want you to think about this. I think we should all speak less about ourselves and focus more on others. I do this, and it’s quite effective. I encourage you to do the same. I will be more memorable to people by showing that I’m interested in them. That […]

Did You Do Your Homework? (Due Diligence)
Perform and apply due diligence when preparing a learning curriculum. The benefits build value for the clients, the participants, and to you too.

What Now After The Lockdown?
Written by Guest Blogger Ramona da Gama. What now for the Business Community after The Great Lockdown! The last 3 months has been devastating for most businesses, a situation no one could have planned for. The emotions being experienced by this community are confusion, fear, sadness, anger, anxiety, exhaustion, loneliness and failure. In many cases, […]

Communicating Value
Communicating Value: The value lies in the benefits that the buyer gets.
Some people may not realize why they buy “things.” Yes, it’s true. They THINK they’re only purchasing a thing, but they’re REALLY buying what the item can do for them.

Improving Communications Guide to Working Remotely
At Improving Communications, we know that in today’s climate, you are transitioning a significant portion of your workforce to a virtual environment. Working remotely has become reality for so many people, for your employees.

4 Tips For Having A Good Conversation
Being able to communicate with people, and engaging in conversation is important in all walks of life. No matter the situation, having a likable, friendly presence will work in your favor. But sometimes, entering an interview, a new social setting, or a business meeting can be overwhelming or uncomfortable. But despite that, you can still […]

Speaking Skills Matter In Meetings
Have a meeting coming up with another person or a handful of people? Here are four public speaking tips to bring to the table.