August 24, 2026
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.
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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.
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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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 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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Discover how to create a crisis communication plan, alongside best practices and examples of real-life crisis communication strategies.
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 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.
May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026
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If you are looking to nurture your public speaking skills, read on. We have collected ten top tips you can use to improve your skills to give great presentations and project the knowledge only you can share!
April 23, 2026
April 23, 2026
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An in-depth look at the principles you need to keep in mind to become a good communicator and improve your communication skills.
February 25, 2026
February 25, 2026
Communication is an essential skill, both in life and the workplace. This guide dives deep into the characteristics of effective communicators, how you can improve your skills, and the best resources available.
February 4, 2026
February 4, 2026
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Learn how to scale VR usage in higher education by following 6 proven steps from IE Business School's successful implementation of VirtualSpeech.
February 3, 2026
February 3, 2026
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Explore how virtual reality is revolutionizing learning experiences and gain insights into its widespread adoption and impact.
January 6, 2026
January 6, 2026
We’ve compiled a list of the most insightful AI training statistics for corporate L&D and education, all in one place.