October 14, 2026
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 […]
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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 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.
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 22, 2026
September 22, 2026
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We surveyed workplace learners to reveal exactly what L&D teams need to do to make an impact with their next training program.
September 21, 2026
September 21, 2026
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Custom learner pathways are easy to create and deploy with VirtualSpeech Assigned Learning, packed with features built to help L&D drive learner adoption.
September 16, 2026
September 16, 2026
Custom learner pathways are now here with Assigned Learning in VirtualSpeech. Discover how you can build tailored, focused learning experiences that minimize distractions and maximize engagement.
September 16, 2026
September 16, 2026
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L&D training often misses the mark because it feels generic. But there are three core pillars that can help you build training that feels relevant and makes an impact on your learners.
September 11, 2026
September 11, 2026
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VirtualSpeech is turning 10! From our first Google Cardboard app in 2016 to AI-powered learning used by more than 1 million learners across 175+ countries, take a look back at 10 milestones that shaped how VirtualSpeech has evolved over the past decade.
September 8, 2026
September 8, 2026
Discover how L&D teams can move beyond completion rates and drive real training adoption with actionable insights from 5 industry leaders.
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 24, 2026
August 24, 2026
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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.
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.