Peggy's Perspective

Practical Insights on Communication That Matters
"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place"
George Bernard Shaw

Upping Your Professional Image Virtually

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.

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Bias Impacts Diversity

“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 […]

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Dear Dad….With Love….

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 […]

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TimTalk The Dos and Don’ts of Video Conferences with Peggy Bud

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 […]

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Communication and The Coronavirus

Life as we have known it is changing. Businesses are changing how they deliver their services. Restaurants are now take-out venues. Meetings are hosted by Zoom. Working remotely is the way businesses are continuing to operate. With these changes comes communication challenges.   Social distancing requires us to communicate differently with our colleagues, customers and clients.  Meetings […]

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Coffee and Commversation

The Coffee & Commversation: Communication IRL podcasts delivers up practical communication tips and advice you can use to improve your relationships and be more successful in business and life. Grab a cup of joe and join host Shannon Malkin Daniels and her guests as they talk about the art of communication and human connection. In […]

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Taking Your Business To The Next Level

 When networking and speaking about the value of effective communication, I am always surprised to learn organizations do not provide on-going professional development and coaching linked to communication to their leadership team or their employees. Why? Is it a money issue? Is it a time issue?  Or do they simply believe communication in their organization […]

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Women in Insurance and Financial Services

I was honored to speak at the National Conference for Women in Insurance and Financial Services in Austin, Texas last week. I met lots of fabulous people. Learned a lot! And got great feedback regarding my presentation. My session, Communication: Bridging the Gender Divide, provided tips and strategies related to effective communication; the what, why […]

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Success Across the Generations

“I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on the frivolous youth of today, For certainly all youth are reckless beyond words.” 8th Century Greek Poet Hesiod There have been breakdowns in communication linked to generational differences since at least the 8th Century. Each generation has had different experiences. […]

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