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The Art of Being the Ultimate Hype Man: Crafting the Perfect Best Man Speech
Note: I’m writing about this from the perspective of a guy giving a best man speech, but this is advice for the Maids of Honor and Best...
Louis Melendez
Apr 3, 20243 min read
Navigating Gen Z's Workplace Wants: A Conversation Guide for Employers and Job Seekers
By the way, when I’m talking about Gen Z I’m referring broadly to young people entering the workforce, born around 1997 and after, but...
Louis Melendez
Feb 22, 20247 min read
The Essential Conversation Skills to Get What You Want (Yes, it's time to get boastful!)
There’s a trend I’m noticing this new year of embracing a theme or intention for the year ahead in lieu of making resolutions. I’m...
Louis Melendez
Feb 8, 20243 min read
So you've just been laid off - Here's how to talk about it
Being laid off is nothing to be ashamed of. Here's three steps for telling a positive, more effective professional story.
Louis Melendez
Dec 13, 20223 min read
Boast, Don't Brag - Talk About Yourself Without Sounding Like a Jerk
It’s so important to do self-advocacy right. Here's a glimpse into one of HBC’s most popular corporate trainings.
Louis Melendez
Nov 18, 20223 min read
Transferable Skills - Explaining Your Value In New Contexts
Get better at explaining how your previous experience can offer value in a new context.
Louis Melendez
Oct 6, 20223 min read
Small Talk Doesn’t Have to Suck - 3 Ways to Make it Better
Better small talk leads to deeper, more meaningful conversations & human connection.
Louis Melendez
Aug 24, 20222 min read
‘Ask Your Coworkers How Much $$ They Make’ - 5 Tips for Salary Negotiation
As a conversation coach, I’ve also seen an uptick in clients requesting help with preparing for salary negotiation.
Louis Melendez
Jun 20, 20223 min read
'Stop Apologizing' - 5 Tips for Handling an Angry Customer
If you’re in customer service – or sales for a company without a designated customer service team – chances are you’ve faced an angry...
Louis Melendez
May 19, 20223 min read
3 Myths & Truths about the Challenger Sales Persona
As salespeople, we have to remember that we are not vending machines. We are there to teach our customers something new.
Louis Melendez
Apr 18, 20223 min read
Follow Through on Your Follow Up
Cultivate relationships through confident communication and actually following up.
Louis Melendez
Mar 4, 20223 min read
How to say 'no', so you can say 'yes'
Three common scenarios paired with immediately implementable ways to say ‘no’ confidently so you can say ‘yes'.
Louis Melendez
Jan 4, 20223 min read
It's the Great Resignation!
Remember the JetBlue flight attendant who quit by grabbing two beers and jumping down the evacuation slide? It's the Great Resignation!
Louis Melendez
Jan 4, 20222 min read
Six passive aggressive phrases - and what to say instead
Here are six passive aggressive phrases to avoid and what to say instead.
Louis Melendez
Jan 4, 20223 min read
Introducing: Say the Thing!
So often in life our communication challenges boil down to a simple solution: Say the Thing. How much could your life be improved by more...
Louis Melendez
Jan 3, 20221 min read
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