Timing Your Presentation or Online Class.
When giving a presentation or teaching a class (virtual or in-person) start out with a clear …
Tag: Communication skills
How to Manage Colleagues Who Keep Interrupting.
We all interrupt others, and others interrupt us; it is human nature. However, if it keeps …
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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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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How to Read Your Speech or Presentation and Still Sound Natural.
There are occasions when a speaker has to work from a prepared script. However, the goal …
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Where to Introduce Hand Gestures Into Your Speaking.
To make sure your gestures match your words, think about the words you are using. Many …
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Hand Gestures: Top Tips for Why and How.
Hand gestures, an often-overlooked part of public speaking, can be the ‘secret sauce’ that spices up …
Ten Not-So-Obvious Tips When Giving a Toast!
When asked to give a toast, most speakers know the obvious do’s and don’t’s; keep it …