If only that was true, right? By the time we are adults, many of us have learned just how deeply words can wound, even when spoken with no intent to offend. While general editing for grammar and flow sharpens a presentation, screening for possible offense is also helpful. Paying careful attention to what we say and the manner in which we say it, minimizes the risk of appearing insensitive. That allows members of an audience to receive and trust our messages.
At A Coleman & Associates, we believe care and mindfulness should be applied to all aspects of corporate and professional communications. We help our clients define their core messages, craft their presentations, and then analyze them for possible areas of offense. We look at word choice and phrasing to ensure best options are used and any obvious or subtle innuendos or insinuations that sound callous or insensitive are removed. It’s hard to get it right a hundred percent of the time, but most times, a little attention to that kind of detail can save a speaker a lot of regret and apologies.
Our goal at A Coleman & Associates is to help soften the language taking place in our public spaces. We believe doing so will help make the world a better place. One person, one word, one great message at a time. Sticks and stones can surely break our bones, but poignant, carefully, crafted messages delivered with grace and respect may eliminate the desire to throw them.
Broadcast journalist Andrea Coleman is a seasoned media professional with thirty-plus years of experience in the communications industry. At this stage in her career, Andrea wants to help bridge cultural, political, and social divides by pouring as many positive messages into the world as possible. Her hope is to help create a kinder, more sensitive world where communications encourage healthy living and words are used to build people up, not tear them down. Andrea believes messages rooted in empathy and consideration of others is essential to making that happen. To help her get it right, Andrea works with a trusted slate of professional associates who love people and crafting meaningful, life-affirming messages for them.
