Today’s hiring environment is incredibly competitive. People have more resources now than ever when it comes to skill building and job sourcing, and no one is more aware of this than the young professionals currently entering the job market. Therefore, it is never too early...
Today’s workplaces are filled with professionals of varying ages and generations, leading to interesting communication challenges. In recent years, society has sensationalized the different generational stereotypes and the types of individuals that belong to each of these classifications. Instead of arguing which birth years belong...
As we start the new year, a host of professional development opportunities are available to help you achieve measurable Q1 results and improve your communication skills. To prepare for the year ahead, organizations are outlining new business initiatives to target, and the success of these...
Within the last year and a half, our methods for conducting business have changed and “business as usual” is no more. Organizations have traded in meetings in conference rooms for collaborative virtual calls. With the shift to entirely virtual, or hybrid working models, the process for hiring...
History of Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration spanning the weeks between September 15 and October 15 to recognize the cultural richness and contributions of people with Latinx and Hispanic heritage in the United States. Hispanic Heritage Month was founded during the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson in...
I believe growth is everchanging. Remaining authentic and genuine to who you are can become a stabilizing force in all aspects of your life. As an Instructor at Speakeasy, I am coaching clients on their communication abilities and helping them to unearth AUTHENTICITY within themselves...
By: Alexander Cohen, Faculty at Speakeasy,Inc. Working on communication with executives every day, I sometimes hear similar concerns and questions. However, the one that stands out to me as valid, relevant, and one worth unpacking is the concern of “standing out”. As my clients develop themselves...
If you are finding difficulty navigating your back to back Zoom meetings, welcome to the club. Your exhaustion likely comes from a variety of sources. Whether it's from hushing your loved ones when you post your “Do Not Disturb Sign” at your home office. It could be your eyes are growing weary from...
The year 2020 is not what anyone would have imagined it to be. The world is experiencing a global pandemic that has completely transformed life as we know it. Despite these challenges, it is important - now more than ever - to be able to communicate authentically, especially in a sensitive environment. There...
At a time when discerning truth from fiction and noise has never been more difficult, it is important for you to be sure that you are saying exactly what you mean. Prior to the pandemic - social media, mainstream news, and the events of the day...