Postcards with Presence

A surprise connection with a group of schoolchildren puts a spring in my step as I get ready for a business storytelling session.

How a group of actors had me time-travelling... and spellbound.

As the last episode completed Season Two, this time, instead of sharing a reflection on communication, I want to invite you to contribute to a collection of mine.

If you’re a regular listener, you might have gathered by now that I love to play with words.

On my website is a page dedicated to beautiful words. I call them, ‘Words You Could Eat’. Some of them may refer to something edible, but if they’re there it’s because they’re such lovely words you could just munch them.

The page is a co-creation, because I invite people to contribute a favourite word of their own, and tell me why they love it.

The result so far is a delicious repository of words from people around the world. Not just words, but the stories behind them.

I would love for you, my podcast listeners, to contribute to the gallery by sending me a word you could eat.

All you have to do is go to my website, carolineharvey.me, then to the “fun” page, and you’ll see the words I’ve already collected. Or click here.

Complete the form with your word, and a couple of sentences to tell me why you love it.

I look forward to savouring your Word You Could Eat!

Watching my dog Phoebe digging away in the sand, I'm a little perplexed... A reflection on public speaking with purpose.

How connecting with the places and stories of our past can bring colour and personality to the way we communicate today.

Taking part in a pre-Christmas, guided meditation led by a friend reminded me of the magic of giving - and of treating our audience as special guests.

A recent encounter with a trainee receptionist reminded me of an important mindset shift for how we view our audience.

How the Rule of Three brings clarity to your communications - and why you should use it too.

Finding a balance between too much information... and space for spontaneity and surprise.

Knowing your audience means you can prepare "music" they love.