Effective Communication Skills: The Secrets You Need To Know
Imagine stepping onto the stage, the warm lights illuminating your face, and the buzz of anticipation humming through the crowd. With each word you speak, you can see the audience members leaning in, captivated by your energy, hanging on your every thought. The thrill is palpable, and there’s an undeniable connection as you share your […]
The Magic of Repetition
What do all individuals or teams at the top of their craft have in common? Systems. Every successful system is built with repetition in mind. The most effective communicators know the importance of having these in place to drive success. Here are the (3) systems we’ll focus on today: 1. Knowing your audience 2. Creating […]
Communication Insights from “Writing for Busy Readers: Communicate More Effectively in the Real World” by Todd Rogers & Jessica Lasky-Fink
Writing affects all of us, both in our professional lives as well as our personal lives. While numerous books are available that discuss how to improve writing, these books may not be appealing to you because you may not be planning to write a book, news story, or blog soon. The book “Writing for Busy […]
3 Tips to Create a More Effective Presentation
Delivering a presentation or talk during a meeting can be intimidating. However, if it’s done well, it can provide your team a great deal of value. There are numerous ways to make your presentation the best it can be, which can be overwhelming if trying to decide where to start. Here are 3 of the […]
Content or Delivery: Which Matters More?
One comment we’ve heard often is, “My audience doesn’t care about my delivery, only my content.” While this may be true in some scenarios, we recommend having both quality content and delivery. Here’s why: First, the idea that your audience only cares about your content assumes that you will be presenting your content to an […]
More vs. Better
More Isn’t Always Better – The Art of Brevity Humans tend to abide by the “more is better” paradox. In an age of constant connectivity and information overload, too much can work against us, and more importantly, our audience. More is defined as a greater quantity, number, or amount. The modern world can overemphasize more […]
How to Improve Your Speaking on Your Own
It’s no secret that public speaking causes many people to feel anxious. You’re in front of an audience, potentially a large one, and you’re expected to communicate in a manner that demonstrates your expertise. This is where the anxiety can set in. None of us want to embarrass ourselves in front of a large group […]
AI & The Workplace
The million-dollar question everyone is asking themselves: What does AI look like for our industry? At this point, we need to look at what benefits AI has to offer because it’s coming full steam and it’s here to stay. Vautier Communications is excited to announce a new partnership with Yoodli to provide professionals with private, […]
Reducing Stress through Communication
Do you like surprises at work? Our guess is you don’t. Effective businesses rely on certainty and ultimately, confidence. It feels good when we are confident in our team’s ability to perform at a high level or that the decisions we made were positive. For many of us, surprises and unexpected events can feel stressful, […]
Communication Skills – Embrace Change
Are you familiar with the quote “Whatever you’re not changing, you’re choosing”? The meaning behind this lies in complacency. If there are things we aren’t happy with, and we don’t change them, we’re actively choosing to keep them around. Choice and change are two of the biggest factors in personal and professional growth – the […]
