Postcards with Presence

Shifting perspective from informing - to inspiring, by taking your audience on a colourful journey.

Using our imagination - and the power of emotive words - to bring colour and vitality to our communications.

Having the courage to stand up and speak as ourselves. No masks, or artifice.

How a gentle Netflix series, high on beautifully served food and low on drama, had me captivated.

What happens when we shift focus and see what really matters...Here's a link to Rumi Tsuchihashi's website:https://www.rumitsuchihashi.com/and to her book, which I mention:https://bookshop.org/p/books/i-want-to-remember-this-recognizing-the-tiny-moments-that-make-up-a-life-rumi-tsuchihashi/17838011?ean=9781088005088

Lessons on how to embrace our imperfections from the Japanese art of kintsugi.

How - and why - certain language diminishes the impact of our communication. I refer to the excellent book Playing Big, by Tara Mohr.

Why it's important to accept - and embrace - your accent when communicating across the language barrier.Thank you to:Sue Heatherington, Founder, The Art of Quiet Disruption: https://sueheatherington.com/the-art-of-quiet-disruption/andDiane Wyzga, Speaker and Storyteller, Founder of Quartermoon Story Arts:https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net/about/for your wise words.

What does it mean to send a postcard? For sender... and recipient?

Why it’s important to recognise our achievements, own our accomplishments, and talk about our talents. To brag… but nicely.

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.