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Discovering 3-D Printing

June 5, 2011 By Helena Kaufman

by Helena Kaufman The phrase ‘3-D printer’ rapidly zoomed me past the immediate image of folks in funny glasses on date night in a darkened movie theatre into wondering about the limitless potential of this rapidly growing technology. There we have it, the first keywords that bring to light what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Helena Kaufman Tagged With: 3-D Printing, computers, Helena Kaufman, Michael Curry, New Industrial Revolution

Anime Appetizer at My Manga Meal

May 23, 2011 By Helena Kaufman

Culture is Communicated and Shared  in Various Ways by Helena Kaufman Ever found that you understand and enjoy more about a culture when literally consuming it?  Oh, you can immerse yourself in travel, or study the language in an intensive setting that compels you to connect with only elements … [Read more...]

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Message in the Manicure

May 12, 2011 By Helena Kaufman

Influence being what it is, I was not surprised to find myself at the manicurist, even after denying it as an 'artist date' in my previous blog entry. And, being an observer by nature and profession, I found the need to record the experience, then and now, too hypnotic to resist. Be aware! What you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Helena Kaufman Tagged With: artist date, Communication at work, Communication Culture, customer confidence, Marketing, Service follow up

Longest Day of the Year to Ponder Shorter Words

June 21, 2010 By Helena Kaufman

Summer Solstice of  June 21, 2010 and Vancouver, Canada is grateful for all the moments of sun that came out.  Full expression of energy and light didn't happen till the afternoon, but then we had more space on the clock today to let it come out and shine in it's own time. Our sentences, however, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Helena Kaufman Tagged With: conversation, Global English, simple language, Summer Solstice

May Day

May 1, 2010 By Helena Kaufman

To answer your questions on who the smiling and international face of Vancouver  is in our  'place holder' picture for the May Post on the Express Lane Blog, let me just say this: She is one of the wonderful new friends I have met in the course of working with professional people seeking cross … [Read more...]

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Blog for Brilliance – another way to experience people

April 24, 2010 By Helena Kaufman

A testimonial came to me this week in email. Soon, hard copy evidence of my contribution as a business communication instructor for new entrepreneurs of all ages at this university will arrive. I believe commendation or consolation received in 'real' copy still rocks the soul. Don't you? The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Helena Kaufman Tagged With: Communication Culture, Effective Business Writing, Facebook, LinkedIn, Malcom Gladwell, quality communication, reference, social media, social proof, testimonial, Twitter, Written communications

Article Content Research Creates Quality Life and Work Balance for Writer

April 11, 2010 By Helena Kaufman

Article marketing in this communication strategy laden world is a hot way  to put across expert advice and key messages, especially online. It thrives on its own and is fertilized further via social media and the social proofs writers capture in comments and testimonials. It occupies a critical page … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Helena Kaufman Tagged With: Article Marketing, Communication Culture, Conversation training for networking and social confidence, D, Douglas College Self Employment Program, Effective Business Writing, Immigration Ministry, Presentation communication, Vancouver Fashion Week, Writing Tips

Exorcising My Voice

December 4, 2009 By Helena Kaufman

It's been happening now - the out loud talking for an afternoon, an evening, and an abnormally early start (again) in the morning. Talking out my presentation in my Professional Image and Business Writing seminar, is normal when it is preparation. No. The murmuring and gesticulation as I go about … [Read more...]

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Bear Necessities for Creative Productivity

September 27, 2009 By Helena Kaufman

To think and be productive in this past summer's stultifying heat was a challenge. I sought occasional refuge from my non-air-conditioned studio sentences and cooled my synapses at a newly opened upscale grocery store. My rent - a hot tea or ice mocha latte with soya milk at its restaurant … [Read more...]

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Can we communicate too much? Indeedi-do

July 24, 2009 By Helena Kaufman

For all the hype you can find on line and all the courses that teach you about communication - sometimes it can be too much. Too long in getting to the point. Too much information. Too aggressive. Too random. Too often. It can be overwhelming, especially in addition to the thousands of random … [Read more...]

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Vancouver-based storyteller Helena Kaufman helps professionals, entrepreneurs and companies discover the narratives that make them memorable. An award-winning communicator with over 25 years experience, Helena uses her writing and marketing skills to plan, produce and promote her clients’ projects.
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