VirtualSpeech Blog

We offer advice, research and insights to help you improve business and life skills, including communication, interview, leadership, interpersonal and language learning.

October 31, 2017 - VirtualSpeech

Learn, Practice and Improve Methodology

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 29, 2017 - VirtualSpeech

45 Impromptu Speech Topics and Ideas

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.

October 27, 2017 - VirtualSpeech

How Virtual Reality can Improve Online Learning

Read how VR can help with your online education by letting you practice what you learn in realistic virtual environments from the comfort of your own home.

October 25, 2017 - VirtualSpeech

Checklist for Before and After a Presentation

Read our complete presentation checklist for all essential tasks to prepare and think about before, during and after your speech, including what to bring with you on the day of the event.

October 24, 2017 - VirtualSpeech

The Importance of Eye Contact during a Presentation

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.

October 19, 2017 - VirtualSpeech

How to Deliver a Great Sales Pitch

Delivering a great sales pitch can be the difference between securing a contract and failing to do so – learn how to ensure you get the sale by selling a needed solution to your potential client.

October 19, 2017 - VirtualSpeech

Guide for Handling Questions after a Presentation

Read our guide for answering questions, including how to prepare, setting rules for the audience, a framework for responding, handling difficult questions and strategies for when you are struggling to answer.

October 16, 2017 - VirtualSpeech

Improve your Sales Skills with VR Training

We've created a unique sales training course using virtual reality to help you practice selling techniques and strategies in a variety of realistic VR scenarios.

October 13, 2017 - VirtualSpeech

Introduction to Reducing Workplace Stress with Mindfulness

Learn how mindfulness can benefit your overactive life and mind. We talk about why it’s useful and practical steps you can take to reduce stress and identify when your mind takes over.

October 04, 2017 - VirtualSpeech

How to Start a Presentation Effectively

Here are some opening tips to get the attention of your audience from the start. You can also use these throughout your presentation to intrigue, engage and make the audience feel the emotions you’re trying to evoke.

Best VR Educational Apps and Experiences

October 04, 2017 - VirtualSpeech

Best VR Educational Apps & Experiences

Virtual reality (VR) has potential to transform learning beyond the traditional classroom or online learning experience. Learn about the best VR educational apps at the forefront of this revolution.

Examples of Great Communication

Examples of great elevator pitches, persuasive speeches, opening and closing statements, body language, PowerPoint presentations, empathy, feedback and other elements of communication.

September 28, 2017 - VirtualSpeech

Communication Skills in the Workplace

Without great communication skills, any business will simply grind to a halt. Find out why communication skills are important, which skills you should be learning and how to improve communication in the workplace.

September 25, 2017 - VirtualSpeech

How to Give an Elevator Pitch

The perfect elevator pitch can take a lot of effort to get right. Read our tips and tricks to put together your pitch and concisely deliver it whenever you need to.

September 24, 2017 - VirtualSpeech

The Importance of Communication Skills

Learn how communication skills are valued in the workplace, in demand by businesses, help your career progression, enhance your professional image, influence how you learn and more.