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The book is divided into eight information-rich sections:

  • The importance of Communication Skills 
  • Presenting Yourself and Your Message 
  • Choosing the Right Words 
  • The Power of Words 
  • Words to Omit or Avoid 
  • Change Negatives to Positives 
  • Networking 
  • Grammar—Learn to Love It 

why read this book?

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Most professionals need to polish their communication skills in one or more areas. But so many people set that goal aside. That’s what Communication Skills Advisor Elizabeth MacDonald has observed in her years of working with businesspeople of all levels. 

And that’s why, in addition to offering consultations and workshops, Elizabeth has written this book. It contains essential tips that empower professionals in areas such as:

  • Communicating confidently, positively, and engagingly  
  • Presenting that trajectory-changing messages or keynote addresses 
  • Asking fascinating questions 
  • Eliminating verbal fillers and clutter  
  • Harnessing the power of words 
  • Hosting that TV show or podcast that informs and inspires hundreds 
  • Crafting those emails that are thoroughly read, remembered, quoted, and acted upon? 
  • Assertively and respectfully approaching difficult people


Enjoy the book, incorporate the skills and tips, and experience the difference in your personal and professional relationships and in your career. 

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The Verbal Edge is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana and St. Petersburg, Florida in the Tampa Bay Area.
Contact The Verbal Edge | Phone: 260-433-3734 | Email: Elizabeth@TheVerbalEdge.com

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Team Workshops

The workshops—complete with handouts—are information-rich, fast-paced, highly interactive, activity-driven, and fun. We present workshops on-site or virtually.
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Consultations

Most consultations are virtual, which opens this experience to individuals world-wide. In addition to learning skills and tips tailored to their needs and situations, clients appreciate the bonus experience of a quick lesson on how to convey confidence virtually.

Meet elizabeth

I am Elizabeth MacDonald, author, presenter, and communication skills advisor. Since 2009, I have focused on enhancing the communication skills of professionals.

Influenced by two of my previous careers: TV broadcasting and teaching high school English, I set out to equip professionals with the essential skills for them to achieve their goals.

 

Owner of The Verbal Edge, am also the author of Sharpen Your Verbal Edge:101 Tips to Enhance Professional Communication Skills .

 

My extensive communication skills training and dedication to my clients’ growth are the results of communication-focused careers: 

  • TV broadcaster (Anchor, Reporter, Talk-show Host) in Fort Wayne, IN and Norfolk, VA 
  • Marketing and communication specialist: Fort Wayne Community Schools 
  • High school English teacher 

I completed my master’s degree classes and graduate orals in Broadcast Communications from San Francisco State University, and a Bachelor of Science in secondary education (English & social studies) from Indiana University.