The underlying fear of public speaking is the judgment or negative evaluation by others, but with preparation and persistence, you overcome it. Here is what
By Phil Méthot and Richard Tardif Are you looking for a fun way to improve communication and build skills to help your career? Pointe-Claire Toastmasters allows
Redundancy is like buying the same sparkly handbag in two colours—it seems like a good idea at first, but you’re doubling up unnecessarily. In writing,
In the noisy world of content creation, clichés are the equivalent of static on a radio station—distracting, annoying, and entirely avoidable. Phrases like “Data is
In the world of writing and publishing, editors play a crucial role in ensuring that written works are of the highest quality possible. One thing
Writing’s hard work. When you’re grinding through a draft, a business proposal, a testimonial or writing a speech, it’s tempting to let your fingers do
Research led by Andrew C. Gallup, associate professor of psychology at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, suggests that yawning has a brain-cooling function. “Brain temperature rises during times
Welcome to the exciting world of writing, where every word you choose has the power to captivate, inspire, and inform your readers. The preface is
In the dynamic business landscape, where every interaction holds growth potential, communication is the cornerstone of success. However, beyond the traditional correspondence and messaging lies
I stepped out of my military duties in Canada in ‘82, carrying high hopes for a future as a journalist, writer, editor—and, one day, the
Richard Tardif is an award-winning investigative journalist, editor, bestselling author of seven books, and the publisher of Smiling Eyes Press.
Known for transforming first drafts into inspiring bestselling books and bland essays into persuasive speeches, the prolific writer offers professional publishing services for those with a resonating desire for transformation.
Richard’s background includes 25 years of reporting on the health and fitness industry, cybersecurity, Internet safety, Canadian Indigenous relations, and the newspaper industry’s transformation.
