October 22, 2026
Discover expert insights on the impact, key use cases, and future of AI in pharma and healthcare L&D from industry leaders.
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Research, data and how-to guides for L&D leaders: how to train managers for difficult conversations, measure soft skills and prove training works.
October 22, 2026
October 22, 2026
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The structure of your presentation plays a crucial role in whether your audience understands your message. We cover why structure is important, provide a template for your presentation and highlight good examples.
October 22, 2026
October 22, 2026
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There are many different ways to leave closing remarks at the end of your speech, from summarising to rhetorical questions to an unusual quote. Learn about how to use them in different situations.
October 22, 2026
October 22, 2026
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Our guide tells you how to calculate your speaking rate and words per minute, explains the average wpm for TED Talk presentations, podcasts, conversations, with examples and explanations of what influences the change of pace.
October 20, 2026
October 20, 2026
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Daniel Goleman determined five fundamental features of emotional intelligence (EQ), each with their own benefits: Self-awareness, Self-regulation, Empathy, Motivation and Social skills.
October 20, 2026
October 20, 2026
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Understanding the most common leadership styles can not only help you find the role you are most comfortable in, it can also help you decide on learning and development goals to enable you to grow your confidence in leadership styles that don't currently come naturally to you.
October 20, 2026
October 20, 2026
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There is a wave of AI coaches available today, but finding the right one can be hard. We analyzed the top AI coach for each use case to help you decide.
October 20, 2026
October 20, 2026
Ready to adopt an AI training platform in your organization? This list compares the unique features of today's leading providers.
October 14, 2026
October 14, 2026
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Discover how the pharmaceutical industry is leveraging virtual reality (VR) in innovative ways, in order to improve healthcare efficiency and outcomes.
October 14, 2026
October 14, 2026
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Good communication is a clinical skill. It shapes whether patients understand their diagnosis, follow their treatment, and trust the people caring for them. Poor communication is […]
October 14, 2026
October 14, 2026
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Our article covers the ways in which artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the education industry, including personalized learning, improved assessment, and enhanced teacher support. Discover how AI can help students and educators alike, and stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving field.
October 14, 2026
October 14, 2026
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Examples where VR is changing education, including for student recruitment, immersive experiential learning and VR educational labs at universities and colleges.
October 14, 2026
October 14, 2026
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Employability skills are the transferable skills that help someone get a job, do it well, and progress. They include communication, teamwork, problem-solving and adaptability: the skills […]
October 14, 2026
October 14, 2026
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Careers teams know students need more interview practice than one-to-one appointments can provide. What’s harder to see is where students actually go wrong, and how much […]
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026
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Discover how healthcare providers and hospitals worldwide are using virtual reality to train staff and support patients.
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026
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Active listening can help build relationships, solve problems and avoid conflict. By becoming a better listener, you’ll improve your workplace productivity, as well as your ability to influence, persuade and negotiate.
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026
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Benefits of VR training include increased memory retention, performing dangerous tasks in a risk free environment, the ability to repeat exercises, isolation from distractions and detailed skills assessment.
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026
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Learn how to develop leadership skills for managers, and the key steps L&D teams need to take to train managers to become better leaders.
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026
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The STAR method is the standard way to answer behavioural interview questions such as “Tell me about a time you dealt with conflict.” You describe the […]
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026
Becoming effective at handling high-stakes conversations, or crucial conversations, can make work and your life in general a lot easier. We discuss the tools and training needed to manage crucial conversations.
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026
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Most people start a coaching conversation well and lose their way in the middle. Across 825 scored coaching practice sessions on VirtualSpeech, people scored 7.6 out […]
October 12, 2026
October 12, 2026
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The importance of being able to give constructive feedback to other members of your team, as well as some tips on how to use this method of feedback effectively.
October 7, 2026
October 7, 2026
Difficult conversations at work: what 199 real manager roleplays show. Most advice on difficult conversations at work comes from frameworks and anecdotes. We wanted to see […]
September 29, 2026
September 29, 2026
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We've pulled together six success stories from VirtualSpeech customers, including Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, Bayer and PwC, with a practical takeaway from each to help your team build training that learners actually use.