This week your host, Pamela Lippitt (who has lost her voice), has a quick introduction about what to do when you lose your voice but still want to post a podcast episode.

Listen to an archived presentation from Pam on the Marketing for the Self-Employed held earlier this year.

Pam covers:

·         how to create a dialogue instead of a monologue. 

·         why preparation is so much better than memorization.

·         what favorite question she likes to ask when the conversation is flowing.

Download a free checklist that went along with this presentation at: https://bit.ly/FromHellotoSuccess

Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan.

To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

Join Pam Lippitt of Pamela Lippitt Communications and Public Relations Expert Karen Couf Cohen talking about moving from acting to other industries where she could use some of the same skills. Karen proved the old saying about it’s who you know. Hear Karen’s story about creating her PR career and what it was like in the 80’s as opposed to today. Great lessons learned by Karen can help you out today.

As a boutique firm Karen does not take on multiple clients in the same field. By laying down this and other principles with her clients, she does not surprise anyone at the last minute.

Learn a lot about setting out your ethical guidelines at the beginning of a business relationship that sets you up for success. Because publicity and public relations are not the same thing.

Connect with Karen Couf Cohen at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kccpr

Have questions? Reach out to learn more by emailing: [email protected] or follow on LinkedIn and DM with your questions.

Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan.

To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

In this week’s episode Pam Lippitt covers two topics. The first is all about how EQ and good social skills, whether natural or learned, can propel your like, know and trust factors. And then she moves on to talk about how entrepreneurs and solopreneurs need to find their own team of people to connect with, confer with and propel them toward greater success.

Have questions? Reach out to learn more by emailing: [email protected] or follow on LinkedIn and DM with your questions.

Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan.

To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

Communicating on Purpose: What does intentionality have to do with it. 

In this episode Klemintina (Tina) Sula and I talk about aligning your goals of while networking. Tina tells us about the importance of combining clarity of purpose and clarity of opportunity.

Learn about how Tina starts her day by writing a gratitude note. (I am the lucky recipient of one too.)

This episode is full of many great takeaways. It’s hard to write them all down- so listen to the whole thing. And if you are like me, you will have pen and paper nearby. Highlights include:

There is no traffic in the extra mile – make sure to see how this fits into communication and standing out from the crowd.

What is your personal brand when you aren’t in the room? 

The world moves at the speed of trust.

Is this who I really am?

Listen in to get the greatest gift for learning how following your intuition and make people trust you. Come along on this great journey with us!

Follow Klemintina Sula at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/klementinasula/

Have questions? Learn about booking Pam for corporate training or coaching more by emailing: [email protected] or follow on LinkedIn and DM with your questions.

Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan.

To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

 On this episode of Communication is an Art, Pam Lippitt and Lisa Roers of the Sunshine Café talks about communication at the center of all things. Learn why Communication Matters.

If you can’t communicate your message, your message doesn’t matter. Start by learning how to look someone in the eye! 

Make sure you listen to the part about communication resets around the 12-minute mark. You will not be sorry.

Listening to the words in-between the words are just as important as the words themselves. And how to have effective communications when someone is there but not there. And then asking for permission to give feedback.

Take-aways for the conversation include don’t make mistakes but work on your communication starting with eye contact. And don’t let the conflict fester. 

This is a fun and informative conversation between two communication professionals.

Connect with Lisa Roers https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-roers-2a07606/

Have questions? Reach out to learn more by emailing: [email protected] or follow on LinkedIn and DM with your questions.

Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan.

To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

On this episode of Communication is an Art, join your host Pam Lippitt of Pamela Lippitt Communications, LLC to learn about being an introvert versus being shy.

Which one do you think Pam is? 

Learn how to figure out if you fit into one of these categories and how you can overcome it by learning specific techniques that Pam always uses to create successful and meaningful connections.

And if you have listened through about the 12 minute mark, let us know what your favorite sound is and why.

Have questions? Reach out to learn more by emailing: [email protected] or follow on LinkedIn and DM with your questions.

Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan.

To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

First some exciting news - Hill Street Group is now: Pamela Lippitt Communications, LLC. You will learn why in our next episode. 

In this episode, Pam Lippitt is joined by Lisa Schmidt of Worksphere Consulting. We discuss how where come from has a big impact on how we show up in the world. She views how you communicate is one part of leadership skills and how good communication can build a relationship.

We talk about not only what but how you say something because leaders need many competencies but most important is how you present yourself. Learn why this phase is Lisa’s favorite lesson - what you permit, you promote. As leaders we can be be firm while also being kind. What a great lesson for us all.

Just one of many great take-aways from todays episode:

Under 50% of people say they don’t know what is expected of them at work. 

We cover the link between an employee’s contribution and the entire company’s success. And don’t miss the conversation we had about feedback!

Connect with Lisa Schmidt https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaschmidtcoaching

Have questions? Reach out to learn more by emailing: [email protected] or follow on LinkedIn and DM with your questions.

Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan.

To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

In today’s podcast, Pam brings you a quick 10-minute talk about having her life upended when credit cards were compromised, bank accounts attacked and merchandised purchased in her name.

Learn about how to talk to people when you are stressed beyond believe. And how your attitude will encourage others to want to help you.

Want to learn how you and your team can communicate during stressful times? Reach out to learn more by emailing: [email protected] or follow on LinkedIn and DM with your questions.

Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan.

To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

In this episode, Pam Lippitt is joined by Lisa Kramer, of Spark Collaborative Media, who is an advocate for using the tools of creativity and collaboration to build empathy. Lisa employes the tools she learned in her work in theater production to show the importance of everyone feeling part of the whole.

Learn how she is part of a group that uses theater skills to teach trust, vulnerability and communication. Giving people tools can change everything.

This is a great conversation between two people who both worked behind the scenes in high school productions. Lisa also went on to teach others as well.

You can find more information about Lisa on her website: sparkcollaborativemedia.com/ 

Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan.

To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

In this week’s episode of Communication is an Art, host Pamela Lippitt, shares insights on Soft Skills and the importance of EQ- Emotional Quotient Inventory) also known as Emotional Intelligence. 

Taking a deeper dive into the 5 core components of Emotional Intelligence, Pam gives examples of how to act and respond in different situations.

Even with AI taking hold, Pam assures us, there is no replacement for human centered skills.

Want to learn how your work team can benefit from team training on Soft Skills? Reach out to learn more by emailing: [email protected] or follow on LinkedIn and DM with your questions.

Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan.

To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...