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 …

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Interpersonal Communication Skills: Table Talk
Interpersonal Communication Skills: Table Talk

by Laurie Wilhelm
A few weeks ago, I attended a weekend conference for a charitable organization where I volunteer. Most of the agenda comprised of working sessions and participants were requested to sit at round tables, …

You’re Boring
You’re Boring

by Laurie Wilhelm
Nobody likes to think they’re boring, yet it’s easy to get wrapped up talking about things that you find interesting but that other people don’t find as exciting. Develop your interpersonal skills when …

Small Talk: 7 Don’ts and Do’s

by Laurie Wilhelm

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Being able to make small talk is a very handy social skill. While there are no concrete rules for it, there are some guidelines to get the conversation started and keep …

How Telling Jokes Can Improve Your Speaking Skills

by Laurie Wilhelm

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It’s true. Telling jokes can help you become a better and more interesting speaker.
Really.
This is how it all began for me…
I’ve never been a natural at telling a joke; I was always …

The Unexpected Benefits of Saying Thank You

by Laurie Wilhelm

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I had a surprise waiting for me in my inbox this morning – I received a thank you email from an acquaintance.
Here’s the story:
I’m part of a group of volunteers …

Say No Series – Post III: The Rejected No

by Laurie Wilhelm
While choosing to say ‘no’ isn’t a social skills issue but our choice, how we say ‘no’ and how we accept ‘no’ are social skills and interpersonal relationship skills. Being able to accept …

Say No Series – Post II: The Making of No

by Laurie Wilhelm
Whether or not we decide to say ‘no’ isn’t a social skills issue – that’s our choice. How we say ‘no’ is a social skill and a communication skill. If, after being asked …

Say No Series

by Laurie Wilhelm
Post I: What Happens When You Can’t Say No
Over the past few years, I’ve been working on saying no. No. No. No. … Nope. …. Nuh-uh. … No-can-do. Sounds like it should …

The Unsung Social Skill

by Laurie Wilhelm
Have you ever gone to a dinner party, BBQ, or a networking event where you didn’t really know anyone? Have you been the “new guy” at work and you went with the rest …

The problem may not be you…

by Laurie Wilhelm
There are many people who want better relationships, more friends, and meaningful interactions with others. Often, they recognize that part of their problem is that their own communication and social skills aren’t very …