April 11, 2017
There is No Shortcut
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Articles by Chuck Garcia
Writing on communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership, from the classroom, the stage, and the mountain.
March 23, 2017
Emotional Intelligence Equals Better Leadership
When I’m coaching a client who wants to become a more effective public speaker, one of the most revealing experiences is videotaping your speech and t...
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March 9, 2017
It Works! It Really Works!
For those of you still sticking with your resolutions – which I hope you’ve made improving your communication skills with the help of A Climb to the T...
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February 23, 2017
A View Into What You May Not Want to See – But Need to See
One of my primary coaching focuses is public speaking. However, effective leadership is an undeniable part of my approach to better communication. Man...
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February 9, 2017
Commit to Improve
Leo Tolstoy, the Russian novelist, famously wrote, “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” I’ll follow up with...
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January 26, 2017
Something You and George VI Have in Common
Did you know, you may very well have something in common with King George VI of England? That is, if you are terrified of speaking due to a personal c...
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December 15, 2016
A Conviction That Can Withstand
Start-ups require the three Cs: courage, capital, and conviction. You need all three to succeed as an entrepreneur, but they all work in different way...
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GET ATTENTION: Here’s How…
The August 23, 2015 headline of The New York Times read: A Plunge in China Rattles Markets Across the Globe Stocks around the world tumbled in volatil...
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November 17, 2016
Top Five Ways to Engage Your Audience
When you head into your presentation or speech, two-thirds of your audience is predisposed to not listen to you. Whoa. That’s a pretty rough statistic...
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November 3, 2016
The Top Three Reasons You’re Depending on Filler Words
I’ve addressed the topic of filler words a few times and for good reason! They are everywhere and they absolutely kill your message. They distract and...
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September 2, 2016
Be Present in The Moment
Try throwing a ball with your right and left hand simultaneously with equal force. Now try to talk and listen at the same time. Unless your powers of ...
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August 23, 2016
Emotion Precedes Reason
It’s Olympic season – which means we’ll no doubt see some amazing feats done by incredible individuals. Miracles happen every Olympics, and the 1980 W...
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