People are talking—but are they truly communicating? Effective conversations require:✅ Active listening – Really hearing, not just waiting to speak.✅ Perspective-taking – Understanding different viewpoints.✅ Asking “why” and “how” questions – Encouraging depth and insight. 💡 Conversations should be dialogues, not monologues.💡 They must be transformational, not just transactional. Want to build high-performing teams that […]
Change is difficult and at the same time it is how we grow. As the Greek philosopher, Heraclitus said, “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” Using the Keep, Stop and Start mindset provides a methodology for bringing about change, whether […]
Communication, which is a two-way process; occurring when two or more people interact with each other. They are forming relationships, connections, associations, or involvements. If the communication is effective, it will lead to building and sustaining positive relationships. If it is ineffective, it may cause the downfall of the relationship or organization. What is most […]
To effectively communicate and be a fully participating member of any virtual team or meeting, it is crucial that you are both seen and heard. For the past 2 years, I can’t count the number of Zoom calls I have been on where people never connect visually. I find this perplexing, since non-verbal communication is […]
The pandemic has changed the way we work and lead. Since virtual meetings are here to stay, 21st-century leaders must understand how to build virtual relationships. This involves shifting of mindset and perfecting a new set of skills. Participants will learn to effectively communicate on a video call while looking and sounding professional; both verbally, […]
As part of the Communication Series sponsored by the Ferguson Library, Stamford, CT, Peggy Bud shared tips on how to up your professional image on a video call.
“An integral part of helping employees thrive is creating a space where every individual feels they can bring their full selves to work.” Elden Seropean, Software Engineer and Team Leader Companies today are recognizing the importance of diversity in their organizations. Study after study supports the importance of diversity, which includes diverse Boards, leadership and […]
Due to COVID-19, this past year has been an especially difficult time for everyone. Death seems to be all around us; on the news; in our emails, and splashed across the pages of the newspaper. Children and their families are losing thousands of loved ones daily. The pain is difficult for everyone! Children may experience […]
powered by Crowdcast Peggy uses the neuroscience of communication to provide coaching and training to clients. Being an effective communicator is the key to both professional and personal success. It’s more than what you say; it’s how you say it. In this session we talk about the differences of talking on conference calls to talking […]
