Communication Essentials For Dummies, 2nd Edition

About the Author

Elizabeth Kuhnke is an Executive Presence Coach who works with people struggling to present themselves at their authentic best. She’s highly experienced in helping clients to reflect on beliefs and behaviours that may be holding them back from achieving what they want. Her outstanding ability to build trust, rapport and a relaxed working environment enables her clients to make quick progress towards stated goals.

As a successful author for the international bestselling For Dummies series, having written Body Language, Persuasion & Influence and Communication Skills for the brand, Elizabeth is expert in understanding listeners’ needs and communicating clearly, concisely and compellingly. An accomplished actress in the US, she is also a qualified Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner, an accredited Myers Briggs Type Indicator Administrator and holds advanced degrees in Speech and Communications. She regularly participates in continuous professional development and holds several coaching qualifications.

Since starting her business, Elizabeth has worked mainly with individuals and groups at a senior level, primarily in FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies as well as the charity sector. She frequently appears in the media commenting on non-verbal behaviour. She is also the recipient of a Sue Ryder Women of Achievement Award.

Author’s Acknowledgements

When the For Dummies team offered me the opportunity to write this book, I was thrilled. Clear, credible and connected ...