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Cátia Isabel Silva
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Speaking to Different Generations – good practices
Communication between two different generations can be a challenge. Every generation had their own experiences and ways of living – it impacted the way they communicate. Yet, whether because you work in an age-diverse office or because you have to give a presentation to an audience with a significant age difference from you, it is…
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Creating slides: What do colors have to say?
For most people, it seems impossible to prepare a presentation without slides. Building them is a work of patience, and all details are important, especially the colors. They are also sending a message. Due to the world health situation we’re living in right now, most presentations are on-line, through virtual platforms. Often, slides are the…
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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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Leveraging social accountability to improve speaking skills
By nature, we aren’t very good at fulfilling commitments on our own. We usually need some sort of external force to make us keep on track. That’s where social accountability can make a difference. Many of our personal goals, such as public speaking, aren’t imposed by anyone. Our boss may want us to speak, but…
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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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4 important tips for powerful Business Presentations
A powerful business presentation can be a turning point in your career. A little stumble and your presentation is just one more in the never-ending string of quickly forgotten meetings. When presenting inside the company, whether for your co-workers, employees, or boss, there are a series of good practices to follow. Today, we’re going to…
