Keep It Short, and You’ll Make It Clear.
Many speakers are eager to share all their hard-gained knowledge with their colleagues. They know so much about their area of expertise that they want to make sure they get
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
Be an Ally, and Speak Up!
Developing your speaking skills will help you grow your career, but it can also benefit your co-workers. To help create an inclusive work culture, pay attention to those times when
Make the Effort! Learn How to Pronounce People’s Names.
Many of us feel a strong attachment to our names. Our parents usually gave much thought as to what to name us. They reflect our heritage and culture and often
Top Tips to Confidently Speak Up in Meetings.
It can be intimidating to speak up in a team meeting. Those with great ideas often fear sharing them because they aren’t sure how to speak up when in a
Time to Get Good at Small Talk.
Many people find small talk awkward and pointless, but it plays a critical part in building connections with others we don’t yet know.We engage in small talk (light, everyday conversation)
Want to Sound Instantly More Confident?
There are many tried and tested ways to calm nerves and project confidence when speaking. However, if you want three quick techniques to convey confidence while you practice long-term nerve-calming,
How to Prep for a Pre-recorded Video Interview.
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
How to Speak Clearly While Wearing a Mask.
Communicating while wearing a mask is part of our everyday life. Whether business or social, we speak to communicate, but masks can impede our speech. Masks: muffle the sound of our
Weak Words to Avoid in Your Business Communications.
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