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Using AI to Build a “Knowledge Bridge” (and Why the Prompt Matters)

If you’ve ever thought, “I’d use AI more… if I knew what to ask,” you’re not alone. Good results start with better prompts, and that’s exactly why I created The Clarity Code AI Prompt PowerPack. Clear prompts lead to clear thinking, clearer messages, and much better output. What surprises people is how dramatically the results […]

A Practical, No-Fluff Guide to Clear Communication: Early Praise for The Clarity Code

If you’ve ever struggled to explain a complex idea, simplify a presentation, or keep an audience engaged without overwhelming them, you’re not alone.That’s exactly why I wrote The Clarity Code: How to Communicate Complex Ideas with Simplicity and Power — a book designed to help professionals turn clarity from a wish into a skill. Recently, […]

Lead and Speak with Clarity (Video)

Get The Clarity Code on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXSKF6F2 Discover how to lead with clear communication in this excerpted version (10:47) of a longer live workshop.

Unlock the Power of Persuasion: 7 Proven Strategies to Gain Clients and Members

Persuasion is a cornerstone of human interaction. Whether you’re seeking to grow your client base or attract new members to your organization, the ability to persuade can transform your results. But how can you harness the power of persuasion effectively and ethically? The answer lies in the principles of influence, masterfully outlined by Dr. Robert […]

Mastering Work-Related Questions: How to Answer, “What do you do?”

Have you ever been at a party or a professional conference and had someone ask you, “So what do you do?” Did you stumble through the answer or give a quick boring answer? Did you wish you could sound clear and confident? Today, in the video below, and also in this post, I will give […]

Think Fast, Speak Smart! Free Online Workshop

Join me May 17, 2023 (1-2 PM Central Time) for an interactive, online workshop all about having fun while learning ways to improve your communication skills. Through warm-up activities to loosen your tongue, short improv-style games, prompts to create stories and work on transitions, and message clarity exercises, you can improve the following communication skills: […]

How to Politely Interrupt Someone

As seen in FastCompany Few people appreciate being interrupted. It can be viewed as rude, sending a signal that what they’re saying isn’t important. While talking over people when they are speaking should be avoided, sometimes it’s necessary, says Diane Windingland, owner of Virtual Speech Coach and author of Impromptu Speaking: 10 Strategies to Think on […]