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Cátia Isabel Silva
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Power Up Your Presentations: Expert Tips for Impressing Your Team
Presentations within your own organization are the most challenging public speaking for many people. There is a lot of perceived pressure to make an impression and stand out. The fear of messing up is real. When you are presenting your ideas or a new project you’ve created, you have an increased desire for them to…
Confidently Speaking: Mastering Body Language for Professional Success
Body language can be a powerful weapon in working up your confidence and self-esteem. By using some specific body language, you’ll appear more confident to your audience. Looking confident to others will make you feel more confident yourself. Concerning public speaking, this confidence will increase your speech quality and interest. “I believe that if you…
Why Silence Speaks Volumes: The Importance of Pausing in Effective Public Speaking
A speech is not only composed of words. Pauses are just as important. They regulate the rhythm of the speech and make it sound more natural and spontaneous. Many speakers are afraid of pausing. They see it as a moment of nothing, of emptiness. Yet, this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Pausing helps to…
11 signs that you are an Emotionally Intelligent Speaker
High emotional intelligence is the key to success. It benefits both our professional and personal lives, helping us to manage stressful situations, and to handle pressure more effectively. As a speaker, you should always try to develop your emotional intelligence. It improves your social skills and helps you to communicate more effectively. Emotional intelligence makes…
Speak to Inspire: Techniques from Motivational Speakers to Reach Your Audience
Also known as inspirational speakers, motivational speakers deliver speeches with the precise goal of motivating and inspiring the audience. Their job is to lead the audience to look at things from a different perspective. Making use of persuasive speech tactics, they need to reach and engage every person in the audience, while inspiring and educating…
