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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on October 8, 2012 by releaseyourvoices

Thanksgiving is a big tradition for a lot of people. We get together with friends, family, we volunteer, and we essentially use this day to reflect on what we are thankful for. It seems simple enough, but if you have … Continue reading →

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How good are you at listening?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by releaseyourvoices

I recently saw a presentation on TED.COM  featuring Julian Treasure, who was discussing how well we actually listen. Studies have shown that while we spend 60 per cent of our communication time listening, we only retain 25 per cent of what … Continue reading →

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Pam answers your questions: Being the Bad News Bear Part three

Posted on September 30, 2011 by releaseyourvoices

Dig Deeper: Furloughs vs. Layoffs Delivering Bad News to Your Employees: Let Timing, and Medium, be Part of the Message Just like getting dumped from a romantic relationship, no one wants to hear bad news from a boss via e-mail. … Continue reading →

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Pam answers your questions: Being the Bad News Bear part two

Posted on September 21, 2011 by releaseyourvoices

Here is part two of the three part series of how to deliver your staff bad news: Dig Deeper: The Do’s and Don’ts of Firing Delivering Bad News to Your Employees: Take Ownership of the Problem If you’re the one … Continue reading →

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Pamela answers another question: How to control your emotions.

Posted on August 22, 2011 by releaseyourvoices

Thanks very much for sending this one in. Here is Sandra’s question: “Hi Pamela, Sometimes in one-on-one communication I can get emotional. I find it difficult to control. I can’t breathe. I react quickly, sometimes raising my voice or feeling … Continue reading →

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Pamela answers your questions: Releasing the jaw

Posted on July 10, 2011 by releaseyourvoices

Aferdita asked Pamela about tips on how to release the jaw. Q: I was in one of your workshops in Chicago and you talked about speaking more forward in your mouth; releasing your jaw to reduce stress and speak more clearly. … Continue reading →

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