Writing and Speaking

Creating Connections is a three-part blog series. Part 1 explored how employers speak with their employees about utilizing our services. Part 2 focused on how employees can take the lead in introducing our company to theirs. In this third and final part of the series, we’ll share a few of the behind-the-scenes reasons people choose to engage with Express Yourself Write.

 

By the time our company has an opportunity to partner with someone, the person standing in front of us already has a lifetime of experience. Part of our process involves understanding what hasn’t worked for our clients in the past. When working with topics as personal as writing and presentation skills, we know that how we work with clients is as important as the skills we share with them. This list reflects how we do what we do in the privacy of our meetings, and explains what differentiates us from our clients’ previous experiences.

We lead with respect.

The granddaughter of immigrants, the founder of Express Yourself Write learned at a very young age that expressions of oneself on paper or in spoken English may not be a reliable reflection of a person’s wit, intellect, or work ethic. Some of the most intelligent, capable leaders we know have experienced challenges in the areas of writing and presenting. With this in mind, we begin our work by focusing on the areas in which our clients feel successful and confident, and use those strengths as a foundation for working on their challenges.

We model what we teach. [Read more…] about Creating Connections: Part 3 – Choosing to Connect

Creating Connections is a three-part blog series. Part 1 explored how employers speak with their employees about utilizing our services. Part 2 focuses on how employees can take the lead in introducing our company to theirs.

Something has sold you on us. Perhaps you have seen, first hand, how we assist people with their writing and presentation skills. Maybe you have heard from a friend how they benefited from working with our company. Maybe you are struggling with your own writing or presenting skills, and believe our company will make your life easier. How do you approach your employer about hiring our company to work with you?

Making requests and asking for help can feel like risky endeavors. Even when we know we would benefit from additional support, actually asking for what we need requires intentionality and courage. The key to making requests is being able to identify, in advance, how your proposal will be a win-win for everyone involved.

Here are some steps you can take prior to making a direct request.  [Read more…] about Creating Connections: Part 2 – Making a Request

Creating Connections is a three-part blog series. Part 1 explores how employers speak with their employees about utilizing our services.   

A business owner emailed me last week with a frequently asked question. “What’s the best way to tell my employee that I’m hiring you to work with her?”

While some of our clients are direct connections—a person calls our company and we provide training to that person—most of our clients are part of a business triangle. The sponsor is at one point of the triangle, and pays for the training. The person who receives the training, known as the client, is at the second point of the triangle. Our company completes the third point by providing training to the client and receiving payment from the sponsor. It is a relatively simple design when all points are on the same page and communicating well. Yet, challenges with communication are often what lead people to seek out our services in the first place. [Read more…] about Creating Connections: Part 1 – Opening the Door