Notes for the 2024 Lunch Coaching Hour on Business Communication

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How to be an Effective Communicator for Presentations

October 24, 2024

There is an old saying in Chinese, “To stand like you are a pine tree (Zhan Ru Song),” symbolizing steadiness. Today, Coach Ric introduced us to a new tree to mimic during presentations: the palm tree. It represents both steadiness and natural flexibility. The session was packed with theoretical and practical advice, including RSVP (Rhythm, Speed, Volume, Pace) for voice and PPP (Pleasure/Pain Principle). My personal favourite, though, is his honesty about how he, a native speaker and communication coach, still practices his speeches and looks for improvement constantly. Check out this month’s material here.

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Lunch Coaching Hour for Business Communication, 2024

Thursday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm 1:00 pm

Session #2: Small Talk and Everyday English. Register here

Time: April 25, 2024 at 12 – 1 P.M. (Eastern Time)

Due to popular demand, we are delighted to announce the return of the renowned communication trainer, Ric Phillips, for workplace culture and business communication coaching! We are also grateful that he agreed to deliver 7 sessions in total throughout 2024. 

As participants from last year’s sessions can attest, Ric explains cultural and psychological rationale behind Western business practices, essential for gaining trust and credibility to thrive in Canadian business culture. He is also particularly effective when breaking down real-life challenges. In this year’s series, he will cover a range of topics in everyday business scenarios, from small talks, to making great impression with management, and from public speaking to presentation skills. For those of you who are also looking to advance your careers, he will also share expert advice on how to build a team and improve leadership skills. Learn more.