Many speakers erect a public façade when delivering their message. They hide behind a persona (the Public Speaker) to protect their feelings. They tell themselves that any negative reactions are in response to this adopted person and not aimed at them …
Want Your Team to Trust Your Message? Be Yourself! Read more »
There are many tried and tested ways to calm nerves and project confidence when speaking. However, if you want three exercises to convey confidence while you practice long-term nerve-calming, these will always work: Focus on these three key areas to get you …
One-way video job interviews (aka asynchronous interviews) are ideal for employers to screen suitable candidates. The candidate answers pre-set questions which are filmed and watched by the recruiter at another time. The preparation for this style of interview should be …
Communicating in a business setting requires balancing tone with strong, effective messaging. Whether it is an email, presentation, or speech, we need to remain mindful of our tone without diluting the strength of our words. There are many words and …
Weak Words to Avoid in Your Business Communications. Read more »
*Start Strong:Regardless of your skill level, avoid starting a presentation or speech with an apology. Don’t begin by telling colleagues that you’ve never done this before. Hold back from asking for their understanding if you make mistakes or stumble. Prepare a strong …
Start Strong, No Excuses, and Delay the Post-Mortem. Read more »