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
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
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
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
My Top Tips for Great Holiday Toasts!
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
Transform Your Nervous Energy into Genuine Enthusiasm.
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
Body Language That Projects Confidence.
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
Top Tips to Speak More Slowly.
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’