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Category: Communication Skills
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The Perfect Speech – Are emotions ugly?
I have a 9-year-old daughter who just finished primary school. The school decided to create some memories with the kids, and the graduation ceremony was a beautiful moment of parental pride. As usual, a student was chosen to read the speech, and it was a delight to watch such a young girl bravely speaking in…
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How That Conversation with a Stranger at the Train Station Improved Your Public Speaking Skills
It started with a glance and a comment about the weather. You were waiting for a train. In your mind, there were to-do lists and unread emails. The person beside you—someone you’ll never see again—said something about the unpredictable rain. You smiled, nodded, and replied. Ten minutes later, you were in a full-blown conversation, talking…
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Speak Less, say more: how to deliver a message that sticks
There’s a common mistake even experienced speakers make: saying too much. It’s tempting—you’re passionate, you’re prepared, and you’ve got so much knowledge to share. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: the more you say, the less your audience remembers. So, what’s the point? People don’t retain everything. They retain what stands out, what’s repeated, what connects.…
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Presenting in a Second Language: A Surprisingly Powerful Way to Learn
Want to Learn a Language Faster? Start Presenting in It. Let’s face it: giving a presentation in a second language is intimidating. But here’s the secret — it’s actually one of the most powerful ways to learn that language. When you speak in front of others — even in a classroom, a team meeting, or…
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How to Keep Your Authenticity While Adopting a Stage Persona
Many performers build a stage persona around themselves, but will it compromise your authenticity?
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Crafting Good Calls to Action: The pronoun choice we can all agree on
How should you talk to your audience? Should you say “we” or “you”? What will provide more engagement? Learn to choose the right pronoun.
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7 top reasons to teach your kids public speaking skills
Public speaking skills are rarely considered significant when we are talking about children. Most adults don’t realize how nervous a child can get in a public speaking situation. However, even the most extroverted and confident child will thank you later in life if you teach them how to speak in public from a young age.…
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The Power of asking questions to become a better speaker
We all know how difficult it can be to stand on the stage and answer the audience’s questions, but how about the other side? How about standing up in front of everyone, picking up a microphone, and asking the speaker a question? Asking questions For those who fear public speaking and feel exposed, asking a…
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Stand-up Comedy is Some Serious Public Speaking
Do you like to listen to stand-up comedians? People are more than happy to sit for 1 hour or more in a chair listening to someone talking and even pay for it. However, invite them for a formal speech, and they will be less than excited… Sure, the comedic tone helps, but there is more…
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Bingo Game: Speaking in a meeting
Bingo Night used to be quite popular among our elderly, but you can make this game not only fun again but also helpful for your speaking challenges. We had previously shared with you a couple of bingo cards to help you overcome your fear of public speaking or make networking tasks more fun. Now, it…
