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Understanding Others Doesn’t Mean Talking About Ourselves

Understanding Others Doesn’t Mean Talking About Ourselves
This is an odd title, I know. But let me explain…
There are times when we’re in conversation with a colleague, friend or family member and, as we’re listening, we …

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The 10 WORST Tips To Give Someone Who Has To Speak In Public: Part II
The 10 WORST Tips To Give Someone Who Has To Speak In Public: Part II

by Alan Matthews
For public speaking tips 1-5, click here.
6. Tell them you’re nervous to get them on your side.
Like some of the others, this is a plea for support to the audience. You know most …

The 10 WORST Tips To Give Someone Who Has To Speak In Public: Part I
The 10 WORST Tips To Give Someone Who Has To Speak In Public: Part I

by Alan Matthews
1. Learn the speech by heart or read it from a script.
This is meant to be a way of making sure you don’t forget what you’re going to say. Instead, it’s usually a …

Confidence In Public Speaking Revealed
Confidence In Public Speaking Revealed

by Lance Stafford
I’ll never forget my first time standing in front of an audience, it was exhilarating! Of course, it didn’t quite start out that way, as a matter of fact, there were some bumps …

Public Speaking – 3 Tips on How to Become a Public Speaking Master
Public Speaking – 3 Tips on How to Become a Public Speaking Master

by Julius Kuhn
Many people still fear speaking in public. Even adults that have spoken several times in public still become anxious once they have to face speaking in front of an unfamiliar audience again.
But what …

3 Steps for Making Your Voice Your Greatest Asset
3 Steps for Making Your Voice Your Greatest Asset

by Nancy Daniels
Most people who hear themselves on their voicemail or answering machine do not like what they hear. How do you feel when you hear yourself on some form of recording equipment? When you …

Why Not Address Your Fears of Public Speaking Instead of Being Consumed by Them?
Why Not Address Your Fears of Public Speaking Instead of Being Consumed by Them?

by Nancy Daniels
Yes, man’s greatest fear is public speaking. The statistics tell us so. Instead of being part of those statistics, however, why not address those fears and learn how to put your nervousness to …

How Posture Affects Communication at the Workplace
How Posture Affects Communication at the Workplace

by Silas Reed
Whenever we talk about communication, it is verbal communication that we mostly consider. But besides oral communication, non-verbal communication is also of great importance for determining your attitude and conveying your feeling in …

Workplace Communication – Deciphering the True Messages
Workplace Communication – Deciphering the True Messages

by Bobbi Linkemer
This article is based on chapter four of Bobbi Linkemer’s book Words to Live By.
There are two levels of communication: official, spoken messages and unofficial, true messages. Survival in most business settings …

Improving Communication Skills With Voice Tonality
Improving Communication Skills With Voice Tonality

by Chris Farmer
There is a famous proverb that states, ‘Judge not, lest you be judged.” But the truth is you will be judged by others. People must make judgements about you. And they will make …

Afraid of Making a Fool of Yourself in Public Speaking?
Afraid of Making a Fool of Yourself in Public Speaking?

by Nancy Daniels
When respondents are asked what their greatest fear is in public speaking, the answers are many and varied but the results boil down to one issue. No one wants to be seen as …