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Destination Dawn

Dec 24, 2021

This is Chapter 20 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'. Every guest needs to feel valued and important, so give them all equal attention when they ask questions or engage with you or others in the group.

The New York Times article I was in is HERE: An English City's Fight Against Lonliness Check it...


Dec 4, 2021

This is Chapter 19 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'. The most important element of effective communication when leading a walking tour, is being able to 'read' your group.  You will know when they need to move on, of if they are interested in more detail.

If you want more information about training,...


Nov 29, 2021

This is Chapter 18 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'. While out on a walking tour, you may stumble across some barriers to communication that are out of your control - but in this episode I share some solutions to get around these challenges.

My short online course about walking tour guiding, which...


Nov 27, 2021

This is Chapter 17 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'. The most important aspect of guiding is being heard. 

I know it sounds obvious, but many guides don't keep this front-of-mind when they are leading a walking tour.

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Nov 27, 2021

This is Chapter 16 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'. As a walking tour guide, your voice is your most valuable tool!  If you do not look after it, you will lose it and you may even need medical intervention.

I am thrilled to have had an order for 25 of my books this week, so they will be packaged up and...