Varga & Associates
  • Welcome
    • About Mari Pat
  • What we do
    • Communication Training
      • ONPOINT Presentations
      • Coaching and Counseling
      • Capstone Communication
      • BrandYou Communication
      • Media Training
    • Leadership Development
    • Lead with Influence
    • Facilitation and Experience Design
    • Vision Engagement
    • The Communication Think Tank
  • How we do it
    • Guiding Principles
    • Why Invest?
    • Clients & Testimonials
  • Resources
    • Communication Blog
    • Video Gallery
    • Press Kit
    • Personal Communication Inventory
  • Contact Us

Select Page

Communicating thanks and gratitude

Nov 24, 2024 | Communication, Personal Development | 0

I am thankful for this time of year because it never fails to give me the nudge to reach out to others near and far to say hello, extend gratitude, or simply let them know they are loved.  There are of course millions of ways to...

Read More
Jump In, Jump Up, Jump Out – Stories Make Facts Stick

Jump In, Jump Up, Jump Out – Stories Make Facts Stick

Sep 9, 2024 | Communication, Presentation Skills, Storytelling | 0

When you don’t have a lot of time to tell a more involved story – jump in, jump up,...

Read More
Communicate the Givens – unapologetically and enhance innovation

Communicate the Givens – unapologetically and enhance innovation

Aug 14, 2024 | Communication, Employee Engagement, Presentation Skills, Uncategorized | 0

Recently, a leader I was advising was sorting out why her team’s engagement scores were low. She...

Read More
Name Tags – An essential communication tool

Name Tags – An essential communication tool

Aug 9, 2024 | Communication, Engagement, Personal Development | 0

We all love to hear the sound of our name.  It’s human nature to be drawn to things that are...

Read More
Navigating the age of AI writing:  a Coup or Crutch?

Navigating the age of AI writing: a Coup or Crutch?

Jul 30, 2024 | AI, Career Development, Communication | 0

Boy, it’s easy. The ability to command: “Write me a paragraph to motivate my team to meet our production deadline.” Presto, it’s done in a manner of seconds. AND while it’s a marvel,  I worry that this tool prevents us, and particularly young people, from nurturing, developing, and mastering the art of writing.

Read More
  • 1
  • …
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • …
  • 38

Resources

Blog
Press Kit
Videos
Newsletter

Recent Posts

  • Rylan Grace and his Hero’s Journey – unpacked
    Rylan Grace and his Hero’s Journey – unpacked
    Apr 7, 2026 | Communication, Engagement, Main character energy, Presentation Skills, Storytelling
  • How to Sound—and Feel—Confident Every Time You Speak
    How to Sound—and Feel—Confident Every Time You Speak
    Mar 20, 2026 | Assertiveness, Career Development, Communication, Interpersonal Skills
  • Alysa Liu’s lesson on performance anxiety
    Alysa Liu’s lesson on performance anxiety
    Feb 24, 2026 | Performance Anxiety, Presentation
  • The wisdom of the little wave
    The wisdom of the little wave
    Feb 18, 2026 | Focus, Leadership, Personal Development, Resilience
  • Are your conversations as productive as you’d like them to be?
    Are your conversations as productive as you’d like them to be?
    Feb 6, 2026 | Communication, Engagement, Influence, Listening

Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress