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We offer advice, research and insights to improve your professional development skills, including communication, interview, leadership, interpersonal, and presentations skills.

March 4, 2021

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Career and Workplace

12 Tips for Being More Confident: An Introvert’s Guide

We live in an extrovert-driven society, where sometimes it can feel like the only way to be successful is if you’re confident, loud, and thrive off being around others. Here are some tips that can help you increase your confidence and have your voice heard.

March 4, 2021

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Soft Skill Training

Learning to Say No: Six Methods You Can Use

Many people struggle to say no when they are given additional tasks because we like to please and be seen as capable. This article explains 6 simple methods you can use to say no to people.

March 2, 2021

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Public Speaking

Literary Techniques for your Speech, with Examples Analyzed

Planned use of language has a major impact on how your speech is received by the audience. Saying the right words at the right time, and in the right way, can achieve a specific impact.

March 2, 2021

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Public Speaking

How to Analyse your Audience for a Speech

Understand how to perform audience analysis for your speech and the different types of audience you might encounter. The type of audience affects the choice of language, humour, opening sentences, length and many more.

March 2, 2021

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Communication Skills

How to Give an Impromptu Speech, with Examples

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.

February 19, 2021

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Public Speaking

How to Write a Speech to Engage your Audience

You need to catch the audience attention early, very early. Deliver a memorable beginning, a clear middle and structured ending. Here are our tips on how to write a speech.

February 16, 2021

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Public Speaking

Detailed Guide for Overcoming your Fear of Public Speaking

The fear of public speaking is a common form of anxiety. It has been estimated that 75% of all people experience some degree of anxiety or nervousness when it comes to public speaking. Read our guide to understand how you can overcome your fear of public speaking.

February 16, 2021

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Career and Workplace

10 Business Skills for Success in the Workplace

Success in the workplace is not necessarily tied to how intelligent you are, how many qualifications you hold. We review important business skills needed to grow your company or within your organisation.

February 15, 2021

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Presentation Skills

How to Prepare for a Presentation, with Examples

This guide covers everything you need to know to prepare for your presentation. including what you need to think about beforehand, during and after the presentation.

February 15, 2021

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Sales & Media Training

Guide to Giving an Elevator Pitch, with Examples and Templates

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.

February 12, 2021

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Career and Workplace

Guide to Overcoming Stress and Anxiety at Work

Stress and anxiety in the workplace is common. Work-related stress, depression or anxiety accounted for 40% of work-related illnesses. In this article we have outlined steps you can take to deal with your stress or workplace anxiety.

January 5, 2021

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Leadership Skills

How to Negotiate Online over Zoom, Teams and Skype

This article covers the best ways to negotiate online through video conferencing platforms. Learn how to setup your equipment, coordinate with your team, online etiquette, and more.

November 6, 2020

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Public Speaking

How to Deliver a Great Best Man Speech, with Examples

The best man speech is an important part of the wedding, so make sure yours is memorable! We provide tips for writing and delivering your speech so that you’ll ace it on the big day.

November 6, 2020

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Career and Workplace

How to Make a Good First Impression at Work

It’s thought that someone has already formed their first impression of you within seven seconds of meeting you. Read our top tips to help you come across as your best self when you first meet someone.

November 4, 2020

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Leadership Skills

Virtual Leadership – Essential Skills for Managing Remote Teams

The importance of virtual leadership in these uncertain times, as well as essential skills a virtual leader should have to manage remote teams.

June 22, 2020

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Workplace & Employee Training

Best Practices for Deploying Immersive Learning Programs

When deploying an immersive learning program, there are several key areas you need to think about, including how to rollout the program, integrate with existing training, allocate resources and learner adoption.

February 12, 2020

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Career and Workplace

Mixed Reality Examples: 5 Uses in the Workplace

Devices enabling VR, AR, or MR all provide the opportunity to view information without needing a traditional physical screen. Such a capability provides value in many areas of our lives - a major one being the workplace.

August 16, 2019

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Examples of how AI is Transforming Learning and Development

A key part of upskilling employees will be through the use of AI and ML to provide them with the most relevant content when they need it. AI will transform how learning content is delivered, leading to greater alignment with business values.

January 16, 2019

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Career and Workplace

Guide for Managing Conflict in the Workplace

85% of US employees experiencing conflict in the workplace. This article discusses common causes of conflict and how to resolve the conflict before it escalates.

January 8, 2019

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Leadership Skills

Leadership Skills for Managers and the Importance of these Skills

Learn about leadership skills for different levels of management, including what makes a good leader, how to build a company vision, why leadership is important and key leadership skills.

December 7, 2018

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Leadership Skills

The Importance of Storytelling in Business, with Examples

Storytelling is an essential business skill and when implemented effectively, it can boost a business in a number of ways. Examples are included to demonstrate points.

November 14, 2018

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Presentation Skills

Current and Future Presentation Technology

How presentations are designed, built and delivered will change dramatically over the next 5 years, with increased audience interaction, product demos, VR, AR and non-linear storytelling.

November 9, 2018

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Career and Workplace

What is Assertive Communication? Tips on Being More Assertive

In this article we discuss what assertive communication is and tips for being more assertive in the future, with examples you can use.

October 9, 2018

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Soft Skill Training

How to improve interpersonal skills

This article teaches you how to improve interpersonal skills, so that you and the person you’re talking to can be understood and respected despite the content of a conversation.