Many people see small talk as a waste of time. They would be wrong to do so; small talk is a big deal. When we meet face to face, we ease into discussions with a little bit of ‘conversational grease,’ …
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Having good diction means enunciating/pronouncing your words clearly. Strong public speakers work on their diction to ensure listeners can follow their meaning and miscommunication is avoided. (Consider how the word winter is often pronounced as winner, or how library is often pronounced as lie-berry.) These top …
When public speaking, you have 30 seconds to get your audience’s attention. Use it wisely!From your first words, you need to connect to your audience by using effective verbal and non-verbal skills. Verbal:Start with a strong hook. Develop an opening …
How to Use Your First 30 Seconds to Connect With the Audience. Read more »
Why:The quickest way to grow a skillset is to receive effective feedback. Speakers who listen to and then implement feedback can immediately course correct. Instead of repeating the same errors or retaining the same issues, they adapt their performance and …
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Thanksgiving is a holiday made to be toasted. It is filled with family, fun, and food. However, the 2020 version of the holiday will probably be enjoyed around a laptop rather than a crowded table. So how do we give …
For many business people, making phone calls is a critical part of their day. Some calls are more casual conversations with colleagues or clients. However, a high percentage of calls are important opportunities to reach out to new clients, reassure …
Whether you are being interviewed on a podcast or for an article, your goal is to respond as fluidly and coherently as possible.However, many people feel the urge to jump in and respond as soon as the interviewer stops speaking. …
Regardless of how much a speaker practices, they can still experience brain freeze. This stage-fright effect occurs when our brain and tongue are running at different speeds. Many people, when faced with brain freeze, panic and try to fill the …
In public speaking, non-verbal skills are as important as verbal skills, and one of the most important non-verbal skills is effective body language. But how do we show confidence when we are restricted to video conferencing? Dress (almost) how you …
From the start of your presentation, set expectations, and let the audience know that you can only take questions at the end. In a virtual setting, encourage listeners to submit questions as they think of them, but reinforce that you …
What to Do When Someone Ignores the “Hold Questions Until the End” Rule. Read more »