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Daniel T O'Connor - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Fluent in both Spanish and English, with over ten years experience as an international trainer and educator, Dan O'Connor delivers communication and critical thinking programs. Having witnessed the business problems caused by office energy vampires, poor listeners, non-native English speakers, personnel suffering from low self-esteem, and subordinates and supervisors constantly struggling to "find the words," Dan began developing tactical training programs that go beyond theory, and focus on scripts, phrases, and memory techniques designed ... [More]
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- How to Stretch Your Training Budget (Without Compromising Quality) - Tip 3
[Business:Human-Resources] In this series, onsite communication trainer and expert keynote speaker Dan O'Connor will be sharing tips, tricks, and strategies to help you get the onsite training or keynote speaker you need within your budget--even if that budget has been slashed. When negotiating with a training company or keynote speaker for an upcoming event, remember that travel costs are a big part of what you're paying for. You can save hundreds of dollars if you know this, and have some flexibility when scheduling your next event.
- How to Stretch Your Training Budget (Without Compromising Quality) - Tip 1
[Business:Human-Resources] Has your training budget been slashed? Are you looking for ways to save money in training and development without compromising quality? In this series, we will be sharing tips and strategies to help you get the onsite training or keynote speaker you need within your budget, even if that budget has been slashed.
- How to Speak Like Barack Obama - Part 2 - Body Language
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] I've been a communication trainer and keynote speaker for over 15 years, and in my communication training seminars and onsite training, body language is always a key component of communication training (especially when dealing with difficult people at work). I like to use Obama as an example of someone who has polished body language communication skills. I'm not very political, but one thing is undisputed about our president: Barack Obama is a master public speaker.
- How to Stretch Your Training Budget (Without Compromising Quality) - Tip 2
[Business:Human-Resources] With all of the virtual training solutions out there, it can be overwhelming when it comes to choosing, organizing and delivering virtual training, especially if you're a training and development department on a budget. If you're looking for a quick, simple to set up and operate virtual training solution, Skype could be just the ticket for you.
- How to Speak Like Barack Obama - Part 3 - Speak in Bulleted Lists
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] I've been an onsite communication trainer and keynote speaker for over 15 years, and am frequently asked how to communicate ideas more effectively and persuasively, especially when giving a presentation. My response is that there are many things you can do to improve your effective professional communication skills, of course, and you might begin where I'm beginning in this training series--with focusing on a master communicator. In this case, that master is President Barack Obama.
- How to Speak Like Barack Obama - Part 1 - Repetition
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] Regardless of who you side with this election season, one thing is clear: Barack Obama is a master public speaker. Many of my clients have asked me, "Can you help me sound more like Barack Obama?" and the answer is "YES."
- How to Deal With Neurotic, Compulsive, Difficult People at Work, at Home, and in Yourself - Part 1
[Business:Workplace-Communication] Can you imagine how your life would improve if you genuinely got along with and understood your teenagers and co-workers? Can you imagine the peace in your household and workplace if you had the power to transform arguments into discussions? Can you imagine how much more productive your life and the life of those around you would be if you knew how to communicate with them so that you actually heard one another?
- Misery is a Choice (And If You Make It, Please Stay Away From Me)
[Relationships:Communication] When dealing with difficult people, if you can't change the situation, change yourself, and the situation will appear different to you. As I say in my onsite communication training seminars, "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you always got!" If you're the one miserable, you're going to have to change. If you're dealing with someone who is miserable, you're going to have to RUN!
- How to Give Constructive Criticism
[Relationships:Communication] Knowing how to give constructive criticism is a skill that eludes most people because they do not take the time to learn and develop it. Simply adding, "Just a little constructive criticism," after saying something destructive does not magically transform what was said into something positive or helpful.
- Men Don't Understand Because They Can't - Science Helps Explain Why
[Relationships:Communication] Communicating with men can be a challenge for even the most savvy communicator. Whether you're trying to communicate with your spouse or a male co-worker, communicating between the sexes is difficult. Science is teaching us how the male brain is at a disadvantage when it comes to communication, and how it relates to autism.
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