by Rick Salmon | Jan 14, 2020 | A Better World, Voice
I am traveling alone this month. Traveling off the beaten path in the jungle paradise of Costa Rica. And when I´m not sleeping in the jungle in my hammock, then I´m staying at Hostels. I have come to absolutely love hostels. Not just because they are cheap, but mostly...
by Rick Salmon | Dec 30, 2018 | A Better World, Blog, Voice
My best friend’s wife died recently. Suddenly. Nothing can explain a tragedy like this. But in the midst of bottomless grief and sorrow, I learned something important about voice. No words sufficed. Nothing I or anyone could say really mattered. Not in a situation...
by Rick Salmon | Dec 24, 2018 | A Better World, Blog, Voice
For me, Christmas is about giving; giving gifts to express appreciation and gratitude to the people in our lives we care about the most. While millions are racing around, shopping for that last-minute perfect present, don’t forget the best gift of all. This holiday...
by Rick Salmon | Sep 23, 2018 | Entrepreneurship, Voice
Words on a page can convey meaning. But words that are spoken can move hearts. Your voice belongs to both your body and your mind and it is shaped by your internal experiences. It is influenced by your emotions and feelings. Your voice was formed based on your own...
by Rick Salmon | Aug 10, 2018 | Blog, Voice
Last year I was on an expert panel of 6 judges at an important European entrepreneur pitch competition. Less than 10 seconds into the first investor pitch, my mind had already wandered off and I began pondering something else. “Pity”, I thought. “This entrepreneur is...
by Rick Salmon | Jul 23, 2018 | Blog, Voice
With first impressions, your voice is more important than you may realise. It takes less than 1 second for people to judge your personality. Yes, less than 1 second. That’s the time it takes to say the word “Hello”. There was a famous line in the movie Jerry Maguire....