Communication for a leader is key. Communication takes place in two major forms: verbal and written. Supporting the verbal or speaking form is tone of voice, (the attitude of the speaker,) phrasing (the marshalling of thoughts) and body language.  The written language requires good word choice, clarity through punctuation and uncomplicated sentence structure. 

To communicate well requires an engaged, focused mind. It also requires a skill set that is learned and practiced. This skill set includes the following:
• Self-discipline
• Listening
• Command of the English language
• Creative yet critical thinking
• Proficient articulation

Under my coaching you will learn to combine your natural endowments and talents, with this above skill set in order to become an effective communicator.  The talents or tendencies you need are the following:
• The desire to be proactive
• Energy
• Intelligence
• Human interest
• Love of problem solving

The nuts and bolts skills.

There are two concepts you need to sear into your brain:

1- It is how you say it, not what you say;
2-You are the message.

The first concept is the most difficult because it encompasses many skills in the overall skill set. It branches into the body because articulation, phrasing and stage presence are all disciplines of the physical. When the mind/body work is synchronized, then magic takes place during your speech. It is the difference between the audience having to listen to you (because your the boss) or wanting to listen to you (because you are their leader.)

The second concept keeps you from becoming a hypocrite. It's about meaning what you say, and saying what you mean. It's about looking as inspiring as you sound. It's about belief, and that belief begins with you. The effective messenger always believes in his message. Always. If not, then you are a liar. It is as simple as that.

The chart to the right gives you an idea of what a workshop series covers. This one is for novice politicians, however, nonprofits can use the same outline. For businesses, the structure substitues Powerpoint/Keynote presentation for debating and community involvement.

Workshops may also be tailored to fit a specific objective. For example, four sessions of public speaking can be arranged, or two sessions covering stage work. It depends on you or your organizations needs.

Gaius Julius Caesar was an SOB, however, a part of my philosophy in leadership guidance is that you need to study leadership as a whole, aside from the  politics of the leader. Caesar was one of the best. Soldier, statesmen, politician, he certainly did “bestride the world like a giant colossus.” One of the lessons to be learned from Caesar is to never be afraid to do what you need to do, and that includes having to take on the unpleasant tasks of being in command. The inspiring idea of a Roman general is that these men did not just send young men to war, they led them personally. Most patricians did their duty for their country in the Roman Republic.  I am a believer in doing's one duty to country and family as well as self. Duty is not a bad word. It is never forced in our modern world. If it was forced, it would no longer be a "duty" but fulfilling the command of someone who holds sway over you.  Duty won't kill you, most of the time. But you don't want to live forever, do you?