VirtualSpeech Blog

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 14, 2026
AI in Higher Education: Benefits, Examples and Data
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 13, 2026
How to Have Difficult Conversations: From 7,000 Practice Sessions
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.
September 29, 2026
The 10 Conversations Employers Train For in 2026 (Data)
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 […]
August 3, 2026
AI Training Adoption: 7 Lessons From Bayer’s Rollout
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.
June 15, 2026
How to Create Bespoke Training with VirtualSpeech’s Custom Roleplay Tool
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.
February 24, 2025
How To Identify and Address Skills Gaps in the Workplace
Skill gaps are becoming a significant concern for businesses around the world, with a potential to cost $11.5 trillion in cumulative GDP growth. In this blog, learn how to identify a skills gap and methods to address them.
March 4, 2021
12 Tips for Being More Confident: An Introvert’s Guide
We live in an extrovert-driven society, where sometimes it can feel like the only way to be successful is if you’re confident, loud, and thrive off being around others. Here are some tips that can help you increase your confidence and have your voice heard.