August 24, 2026
Um, like, so, er… they’re all words that have slipped into everyone’s everyday vocabulary and they’re known as hesitation or filler words. These are 3 practical steps to help you stop using them.
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We offer advice, research and insights to improve your professional development skills, including communication, interview, leadership, interpersonal, and presentations skills.
August 24, 2026
August 24, 2026
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Great public speakers are not born that way; most have to practice and perfect their speaking skills. We provide a list of oratory skills to help make your speeches more clear, confident and successful.
August 21, 2026
August 21, 2026
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We discuss the benefits of good eye contact when giving a speech, and ways to improve your eye contact so that you connect with your audience in a meaningful way.
August 21, 2026
August 21, 2026
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Public speaking is a great way to build personal development on many levels, since improving communication skills is helpful in almost every area of life, both personally and professionally.
August 21, 2026
August 21, 2026
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Public speaking is an essential life skill in the modern world, full of meetings, conferences and networking events. In this article, we look at the history of public speaking, from Greece to the 21st century, as well as famous orators throughout history.
August 21, 2026
August 21, 2026
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Our postures, gestures, and facial expressions offer others an insight into what we are thinking. These non-verbal cues can be both positive and negative and can be knowingly or unconsciously given.
August 21, 2026
August 21, 2026
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What VR motion sickness is, what causes it, and how to minimise it so you can enjoy your favourite games, training and simulations.
August 21, 2026
August 21, 2026
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Persuasive speaking is a skill that you can apply regularly throughout your life, whether you are selling a product or being interviewed. In this article, we discuss the three pillars for public speaking, ethos, pathos and logos.
August 21, 2026
August 21, 2026
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When delivering presentations it's important for your words and ideas to flow so your audience can understand how everything links together and why it's all relevant.
August 21, 2026
August 21, 2026
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An impromptu speech can be one of the most terrifying speeches you’ll ever do; standing up in front of a crowd and having to speak for a few minutes without preparation is daunting even for the most seasons speakers. Here are some valuable tips on how to give an impromptu speech.
August 20, 2026
August 20, 2026
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A timeline of virtual reality, including important inventions and developments from 1956 to today. Images show how much technology has improved over time and how VR has evolved through recent history.
August 20, 2026
August 20, 2026
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When you’re first asked to give a persuasive speech, it’s common to go blank about what you can speak about. Here are 21 persuasive speech topics to get you started.
August 20, 2026
August 20, 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.
August 20, 2026
August 20, 2026
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Impromptu speech topics you can use at your next event, or for practice to improve communication skills and quick-thinking. We also outline what an impromptu speech is and tips for picking a topic.
August 19, 2026
August 19, 2026
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Simulation-based training helps your learners prepare for workplace challenges virtually and transfer that confidence to the real world. Here's why your L&D team should implement simulation-based training - and how.
August 19, 2026
August 19, 2026
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Discover how to implement sales soft skill training that makes a real impact at scale by focusing on the right skills and the right training methods.
August 19, 2026
August 19, 2026
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Experiential learning has proven benefits that L&D teams can leverage for employee training programs. Discover what experiential learning is and how you can embed it into your workplace.
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 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Learn about adult learning principles and the considerations you should make to account for different learning styles among your cohort of learners.
August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Discover how to create a crisis communication plan, alongside best practices and examples of real-life crisis communication strategies.
August 17, 2026
August 17, 2026
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Learn how to train your organization's managers to be great leaders, even when leading remote, global teams over virtual platforms.
August 14, 2026
August 14, 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.
August 13, 2026
August 13, 2026
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Effective business communication is what turns strategy into results. Learn how enterprise L&D teams build, measure, and scale it across a workforce.
August 12, 2026
August 12, 2026
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Understand the most common barriers to communication in the workplace, why they cost enterprises so much, and how L&D teams can help employees overcome them through practice.