VirtualSpeech Blog
We offer advice, research and insights to help you improve business and life skills, including communication, interview, leadership, interpersonal and language learning.
August 17, 2017 - VirtualSpeech
Adult Learning Courses & Virtual Reality
The benefits of VR and AR for adult learning are revolutionary. The combination of experiential learning and accessibility make these emerging technologies serious contenders to shake up learning systems.
Read More
August 13, 2017 - VirtualSpeech
Persuasive Speech Outline, Structure and Tips for Delivery
A persuasive speech is a speech that is given with the intention of convincing the audience to believe or do something. Read our suggestions for a persuasive speech outline and ideas.
Read More
August 12, 2017 - VirtualSpeech
75 Persuasive Speech Topics and Ideas
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.
Read More
August 10, 2017 - VirtualSpeech
8 Elements of Confident Body Language
When you speak, you don’t just speak with what you actually say, you also speak with your body language. Read our 8 tips on how to build confident body language for any occasion.
Read More
August 09, 2017 - VirtualSpeech
5 Ways you Annoy your Audience when Public Speaking
When people talk about distractions during a speech, they’re mostly referring to ones made by the audience or technological issues. Here are 5 of the most distracting things you might be doing and how to stop doing them.
Read More
August 09, 2017 - VirtualSpeech
How to make Good First Impressions
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.
Read More
August 05, 2017 - VirtualSpeech
How to be Confident: An Introvert’s Guide to Social Situations
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.
Read More
August 02, 2017 - VirtualSpeech
How is VR Changing Corporate Training?
While many continue to debate over the adoption rates of virtual reality (VR), a VR tidal wave is quietly bringing VR very much into the present. A number of companies are already exploring VR as a supplementary tool for corporate training and you could find yourself being trained in VR sooner than you think.
Read More
July 28, 2017 - VirtualSpeech
Online Training Courses with VR
Online courses have become a popular way to learn just about anything, with sites such as Udemy, Udacity, Pluralsight and Coursera revolutionising education. VR can enhance courses by allowing you to practice these skills, such as Sales and Public Speaking, in a realistic way.
Read More
July 27, 2017 - VirtualSpeech
How to Give an Impromptu Speech
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.
Read More
January 16, 2019 - VirtualSpeech
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.
Read More
July 26, 2017 - VirtualSpeech
How Professional Networking Can Help your Career
Effective networking is an important aspect of career development. Building relationships with a wide range of people can win you new business clients, increase your chance of finding a new job, as well as advancing your career. Here are our tips on how to improve.
Read More
July 6, 2017 - VirtualSpeech
Interview Preparation & Job Search Apps
List of the top interview preparation and job search apps on the Android and iTunes platforms, including interview simulation, search and virtual reality apps. Try these apps out for free.
Read More
June 23, 2017 - VirtualSpeech
The Secret to Your Dream Job: Interview Preparation
If you haven't effectively prepared for an upcoming interview, then your chances of being offered the position are severely diminished. Here are our tips on how to improve your public speaking, communication skills, language learning and interview techniques with virtual reality.
Read More
June 5, 2017 - VirtualSpeech
Where to Find the Best VR Apps
There are thousands of VR apps already on the market and finding the best experiences can be challenging. We’ve searched through the VR app marketplaces and list our favourites for all the popular VR headsets, including Google Cardboard, Gear VR, Daydream, Rift and Vive.
Read More
April 29, 2017 - VirtualSpeech
How to Stop Using Filler Words in 3 Steps
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.
Read More
April 24, 2017 - VirtualSpeech
3 Ways Virtual Reality is Changing Higher Education
While there are some sceptics who aren’t too sure what the future holds, there are universities who are already adopting the technology, confident of the benefits VR can bring. Here are 3 uses of VR in higher education, which universities around the world have started to adopt.
Read More
April 6, 2017 - VirtualSpeech
20 Non-Gaming Industries that use VR
There are some great virtual reality (VR) games out there, but VR, AR and MR are going to shape our future in so many more ways than gaming. Here’s a list of industries that are already adopting VR and how this could impact the future of that industry.
Read More
April 4, 2017 - VirtualSpeech
3 Tips to Improve Communication Skills
It’s a well-known fact that what we actually say is only a small part of how our message is received. However, it can be difficult to say the message we want to communicate, here are 3 tips to help you improve your communication skills.
Read More
December 10, 2016 - VirtualSpeech
Developing a Public Speaking WebVR Demo
WebVR lets you access virtual reality (VR) in your web browser, using devices such as Oculus Rift, Google Cardboard, HTC Vive and Gear VR. We talk briefly about our experience with building a public speaking WebVR demo using A-Frame.
Read More
November 20, 2016 - VirtualSpeech
Top Presentation Tips & Skills
Essential tips to enhance your presentation and build a powerful story. Delivering your key message at the right time, to the right people, is the best way to persuade and influence the people that matter.
Read More