October 28, 2026
Learn what soft skills are and how they differ from hard skills, as well as why they're important, and how you can improve them through soft skills training.
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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 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
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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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
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 […]
September 29, 2026
September 29, 2026
We analyzed 2,100+ custom AI roleplays: the conversations employers and universities are training for in 2026. What do organizations actually want their people to get better […]
September 8, 2026
September 8, 2026
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Most training launches don't result in sustained adoption. Learn how to change that with a 90-day framework based on industry best practices.
September 5, 2026
September 5, 2026
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Professional development describes the process of acquiring new skills and industry knowledge in order to improve your career and stay up-to-date with trends.
August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Conflict resolution training helps managers resolve conflicts and keep teams working effectively. Here's what you need to know to roll out an impactful training program.
August 3, 2026
August 3, 2026
Bayer made three key decisions that led to a successful AI training rollout with high levels of employee adoption. We discuss them (and what you can learn from them) here.
July 9, 2026
July 9, 2026
Learn how AI-powered corporate training solutions are helping L&D teams train employees at scale more effectively.
June 15, 2026
Discover the power of VirtualSpeech's Roleplay Studio, which allows you to create bespoke communications training for your teams at scale - in just 5 minutes.
December 20, 2025
December 20, 2025
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The essential guide on interview preparation, including how to research a company, what to do during an interview and how to follow up after the interview.
November 12, 2025
November 12, 2025
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Short guide to business ethics, including a definition of business ethics, ethics as character development, moral principles and examples of moral missteps.
November 1, 2025
November 1, 2025
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In this article, we will explore just what we mean by professional development goals and give you some suggestions for goals to set yourself for the rest of the year.
November 9, 2018
November 9, 2018
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In this article we discuss what assertive communication is and tips for being more assertive in the future, with examples you can use.
February 17, 2018
February 17, 2018
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Meetings are an essential part of the modern workplace. Understanding the right phrases, vocabulary and terminology to use in an English business meeting can help your career progression in our highly competitive workplace environment.