November 8, 2022
An estimated 75% of adults suffer from a fear of public speaking. When stress hormones are released we may behave differently - frequently, our minds go blank, our voices become harder to control, we may visibly shake etc.
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We offer advice, research and insights to improve your professional development skills, including communication, interview, leadership, interpersonal, and presentations skills.
November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022
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Presenting virtually is a very different experience to presenting in-person. This article explores tips to ensure you communicate effectively through these virtual presentations.
November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022
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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.
November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022
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Master these important communication skills to advance your career and help secure a promotion. These skills, from body language to public speaking, are essential to every business and successful career.
October 25, 2022
October 25, 2022
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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 4, 2022
October 4, 2022
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10 skills that are essential for progressing in your career and how you can improve them.
September 20, 2022
September 20, 2022
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As the world has adapted to remote working, the way we interview has changed. Many interviews are now conducted virtually through video calls. This requires a unique skill set compared to in-person interviews, as the experience is markedly different.
September 16, 2022
September 16, 2022
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In this article, we demonstrate the 'powers' you have as an introverted person and show how to be a successful business leader by enhancing those characteristics.
September 8, 2022
September 8, 2022
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Being able to understand cultural differences will improve your working relationships and help you avoid awkward situations that could occur from misinterpretation.
September 8, 2022
September 8, 2022
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We cover some of the most important sales techniques for you, your business and your sales growth. These techniques work with a range of businesses and products.
June 27, 2022
June 27, 2022
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Let's explore ways to negotiate a better salary – or other improvements to your potential job package – before you sign on the dotted line.
February 22, 2022
February 22, 2022
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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.
February 7, 2022
February 7, 2022
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Tips for being persuasive and keeping your audience engaged during a meeting presentation.
January 24, 2022
January 24, 2022
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Zoom presentation tips to help grow your competence, confidence and success. Tips include storytelling, using meaningful quotes, high impact facts and more.
January 24, 2022
January 24, 2022
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7 steps for how to become a corporate training, including salary, why training is important, communications skills, power skills and more.
January 17, 2022
January 17, 2022
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A reliable facilitator makes things easier for the team by fostering engagement and helping in decision-making. This guide covers some of the key facilitation skills you need as a trainer and how you can improve them.
January 17, 2022
January 17, 2022
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Possessing good people skills is an invaluable asset in your career. It ensures you can interact and communicate effectively with other people in your workplace. As a result, you're able to achieve your company's goals and succeed in your career. In this article, we'll look at 11 essential people skills for the workplace.
January 10, 2022
January 10, 2022
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Easy to implement rules for your next presentation or speech. Read over our checklist and make sure you have considering all the points when preparing and delivering your speech.
January 3, 2022
January 3, 2022
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Writing and giving a eulogy is a way of saying farewell to someone who has died that, in a sense, brings the person to life in the minds of the audience. This guide helps you plan, write and give the eulogy, with examples and poems.
November 1, 2021
November 1, 2021
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Interpersonal communication is an important soft skill, which plays a vital role in our personal and professional lives. Here are 9 examples of interpersonal communication skills and tips on how you can improve them.
October 24, 2021
October 24, 2021
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The 7 Cs of Communication explained - Complete, Concise, Considerate, Clear, Concrete, Courteous and Correct.
October 22, 2021
October 22, 2021
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Improve your communication skills with the learn, practice and improve concept. We provide communication resources, guides and insights for the best ways to learn and practice.
October 18, 2021
October 18, 2021
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To help you overcome barriers to speaking and writing clearly and successfully, here are the top 10 effective communication skills you need to master.
October 4, 2021
October 4, 2021
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Good communication demands not just words, but a diverse range of skills to make those words effective. Here are the 10 essential principles for effective communication.