Timing Your Presentation or Online Class.
When giving a presentation or teaching a class (virtual or in-person) start out with a clear …
Author: Jane Paterson
How to Manage Colleagues Who Keep Interrupting.
We all interrupt others, and others interrupt us; it is human nature. However, if it keeps …
How to Dress for a Virtual Interview 2021.
Before we even say one word, our appearance speaks volumes about us. A simple rule of …
Job Seekers: How to Use the STAR Method to Answer Behavioral Interview Questions.
Interviewers will often ask behavioral questions to learn more about a candidate. These questions require the …
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To Keep Your Listeners Engaged, Organize Your Presentation/Speech.
Speeches and presentations are heard, not read, and listeners only have the speaker’s words to guide …
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Start Strong, No Excuses, and Delay the Post-Mortem.
*Start Strong:Regardless of your skill level, avoid starting a presentation or speech with an apology. Don’t begin …
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Prepare for Things To Go Wrong.
When undertaking a presentation, we plan for success. We should also be thinking about and preparing …
Accent Reduction: Good or Bad Idea?
Whether we like it or not, we are often judged by our accent. Not only do …
Brain Freeze! How to Stop It and How to Handle It.
Most speakers have experienced brain freeze. Your mind blanks, your brain stops working, and all you …
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My Top 5 Tips for How to Make Effective and Productive Phone Calls.
Phone calls will always remain a key part of business communications. Whether you are making a …
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