Cátia Isabel Silva
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Positive Imagery to ward off anxiety
When anxiety kicks in, we all tend to imagine the worst scenarios. Usually, in our anxious minds, there is always danger around the corner. This is what happens in your imagination before a presentation. The imagination is a powerful tool. You can travel to infinite places inside your mind, and it has a true impact…
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How can good public speaking influence your career?
Are you afraid of public speaking? Do you avoid any speaking opportunity? Have you ever thought about how your fears are limiting your career? Being able to present an idea in a compelling, exciting way is vital for success in many business fields. It is time for you to stop avoiding public speaking moments and…
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11 tips to improve Online Presentations
You have to deliver a presentation online. Due to the current world health situation, it is more common than ever. For you that already aren’t fond of presentations, this can bring additional stress. The fact that you are not in the room with your audience can sometimes make you feel more comfortable. Yet, that gives…
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Leadership: The value of communication
Being a leader is more than directing a group of people towards common goals. It is motivating those people and encouraging them to go further and be better. For that, the leader’s communication skills are vital. Effective leadership only exists with effective communication. A leader needs to communicate with many people at different organizational levels.…
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11 moments in your speech where you should pause
Your words are as important as your silences. Pausing is vital to an understandable, engaging, and successful speech. However, knowing when and how to pause can be a challenge for a speaker. Mostly, you should follow your intuition. While training, rehearse to find out where the pauses feel more natural and comfortable for you. Record and…
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Self-concept: How you label yourself… and harm your speech
The way you see yourself – your self-concept – defines the way you behave and communicate. If you see yourself as clumsy, you probably will trip over something as soon as you enter the room. If you’re sure you’re a boring speaker, you will be one. Self-concept – your own label Self-concept is the beliefs…
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This is how anxiety medication interfere with your speech
The number of people taking anxiety medication around the world is bigger than ever. The prescriptions increased a lot in the late years, and it has an impact on your whole life. Have you ever consider what impact it may have on your presentations? Anxiety in Numbers Anxiety disorders are, currently, the most common mental…