Lies Martens

An organization’s reputation is often its most valuable asset.  When that reputation comes under attack, protecting and defending it becomes the highest priority. Crisis communication training is designed to protect and...

Time is the greatest money-making asset any individual can possess. With good time management skills you can reclaim your life by managing stress, increasing energy levels and prioritizing goals more efficiently and effectively. You...

Elevator speech or elevator pitch means conveying your message in a brief, clear and compact manner.  This is indispensible for all persons who at times happen to feel the need to explain things in a concise way, in order to get to...

A service oriented environment is all about communication. Not only the content of your message but also the way you frame the message is important. Any professional who wants to effectively present, convince or sell ideals, projects...

Successfully dealing with the media is often no different from succeeding in any other part of your business; it requires planning, strategy, hard work, and allocation of resources. Whether you are preparing for interviews with...

Do you receive a whole lot of  e-mails, customer inquiries or questions from colleagues? Do you experience a lot of stress? Do you sometimes feel like too much is heading towards you? By following this practice-oriented...

S torytelling is an effective technique to accurately put your idea across and increase commitment and motivation.  Forget about PowerPoint and statistics. To involve  people  at the deepest level, you need ...

Speaking in front  of the  camera  doesn't come naturally to a lot of us, but it is something we can learn. How do you communicate a message clearly and effectively? And how to really engage and inspire your...

When we suffer from public speaking anxiety, our body tenses, knees or hands are shaking, we take short breaths and often feel overwhelmed by emotions.  The truth is, this fear could be hurting your professional and personal...

Working from home offers many advantages. You save yourself a daily trip to and from work and you can better balance your work-life balance at home. But there are also pitfalls. Do you give your day sufficient structure? Does your...

When organising a professional webinar, there are more factors to consider than you might expect.  How do you give and organize a webinar in a successful and inspiring way? More and more webinars are used for training, promotion...

Personal Coaching

Online presentation has taken a huge flight in the business world. There is much more to an online presentation than merely sharing a PowerPoint presentation via a screen. If possible, online presentation is even more stressful than...