by Maryspeaks | Sep 26, 2016 | Blog, Body Language, Business, Communication, Professional Speaking
In order to be a good listener, consider these tools to help you maintain focus. Do you find it difficult to maintain attention when listening to others? Most of us do. My husband is a slow, thoughtful talker. He considers his words and their impact before uttering...
by Maryspeaks | Jul 11, 2016 | Blog, Body Language, Communication, Customer Service, Negotiation, Professional Speaking
My husband recently had another surgery. In our 30 years together, he has had fifteen operations. When a loved one is hospitalized, we often spend “quality” time with friends, family and hospital staff including physicians, surgeons, nurses, technicians, therapists,...
by Maryspeaks | Jul 1, 2016 | Blog, Business, Communication, Negotiation, Professional Speaking
Negotiation is an essential tool for everyone. You do not have to be in sales to be a masterful negotiator. One only needs to be conscious and breathing under your own power to negotiate. You also need courage. It’s not easy for some of us bravely state our needs,...
by Maryspeaks | Mar 9, 2015 | Blog, Business, Change, Customer Service, Inspirational, Professional Speaking
As a professional speaker, I attend many conferences throughout the United States. Recently, I attended a luncheon with an audience of 500 business professionals. The speaker was a Vice President of a worldwide corporation with thousands of employees. My...
by Mary | Oct 16, 2012 | Blog, Body Language, Inspirational, Integrity, Professional Speaking
I am back and excited to blog again. I apologize to my friends and followers that I have been away from writing for eighteen months. On a personal note, my husband and I finally decided to downsize. He had another major surgery in April of this year. We are heading...
by Mary | Jul 22, 2010 | Blog, Business, Negotiation, Professional Speaking
Recently, I was asked to present a negotiation workshop at a conference with more than 30,000 attendees. While the industry is male-dominated, women have consistently risen through the ranks and today hold prominent positions at the top of many companies. Women sell...
