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 …
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Giving a toast at a Christmas or New Year’s party is different from wedding, birthday, or retirement toasts as there is no person or couple who is the focus of your toast. Here are my top 8 tips to giving …
Professional speakers and experienced presenters have a trick to burn off any nervous energy they may experience before their moment in the spotlight; they work it off physically. They go through a routine of small movements to shake off the …
Transform Your Nervous Energy into Genuine Enthusiasm. Read more »
Conveying confidence is a skill some are born with, but many have to learn. Top Tips for using body language to project confidence. Take up space. Confident people fill the space around them. They sit and stand tall and straight. …
Our conversational rate of speech differs from person to person. However, in professional and business settings, we should focus on speaking more slowly. A rapid pace can lead to listeners’ mishearing, which weakens the professional message—something to be avoided in …
When giving a presentation or teaching a class (virtual or in-person) start out with a clear idea of the time allowed. Start with a draft of the material you plan to cover. Create bullet points for the key ideas.Decide what material …
We all interrupt others, and others interrupt us; it is human nature. However, if it keeps happening in a business setting (either in person or virtual), you need to deal with it. The most important element is not to become …
Before we even say one word, our appearance speaks volumes about us. A simple rule of thumb is: One and done. The interviewer should take no more than one look at your outfit and never give it another thought. You …
Interviewers will often ask behavioral questions to learn more about a candidate. These questions require the interviewee to describe past behavior to illustrate how they are likely to behave in a similar situation. Example: Describe a time you faced a conflict …
Job Seekers: How to Use the STAR Method to Answer Behavioral Interview Questions. Read more »
Speeches and presentations are heard, not read, and listeners only have the speaker’s words to guide them. It is up to the speakers to lead listeners through the material. The more organized the material, the greater the chance listeners will …
To Keep Your Listeners Engaged, Organize Your Presentation/Speech. Read more »