October 4, 2018
Public speaking topics and ideas for your next speech, including categories on science, self-development, society and more. We also include topic on picking the right topic for you.
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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.
September 20, 2018
September 20, 2018
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When designing presentation slides, you need to find a balance between keeping the interest of your audience while not distracting from your key message. This article discusses best practices for designing presentation slides.
September 9, 2018
September 9, 2018
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Daniel Goleman determined five fundamental features of emotional intelligence (EQ), each with their own benefits: Self-awareness, Self-regulation, Empathy, Motivation and Social skills.
August 3, 2018
August 3, 2018
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The structure of your presentation plays a crucial role in whether your audience understands your message. We cover why structure is important, provide a template for your presentation and highlight good examples.
August 1, 2018
August 1, 2018
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Debating can look intimidating, with speakers appearing confident, passionate and unwavering, but it consists of skills that anybody can learn. In this article we provide a guide to the basics of debating.
July 26, 2018
July 26, 2018
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Keeping your audience engaged whilst trying to deliver your key messages can be difficult. A helpful way of doing this is by telling stories where you take your audience on a journey.
June 21, 2018
June 21, 2018
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Visual aids can enhance your presentation or training material - they can increase the audience's understanding of your topic, explain points, make an impact and create enthusiasm.
June 13, 2018
June 13, 2018
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When people talk about distractions during a speech or presentation, they’re mostly referring to ones made by the audience. Here are different ways you might annoy and distract your audience when public speaking and how to stop doing them.
June 12, 2018
June 12, 2018
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Persuasive speaking is needed in a wide range of situations; from arguing with a colleague to performing a speech. Rhetoric is the key to developing this skill. We discuss how to use rhetoric for effective public speaking, in order to inform, persuade and motivate.
June 5, 2018
June 5, 2018
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Learners differ in many ways, from gender to culture to previous education. It's important to be aware of these factors when teaching. However adult learners do share similar characteristics which impact their learning.
May 27, 2018
May 27, 2018
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Networking is at the core of business development and sales, however picking out what to wear can be difficult. In this article, we cover tips for what to wear in different situations as well as how to stand out from the crowd.
April 24, 2018
April 24, 2018
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Providing feedback for development is useful for employees because it helps them understand their strengths and weaknesses and how to progress in their career. In this article we discuss the 360 degree (multi-rater) feedback system.
April 5, 2018
April 5, 2018
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Rhetorical questions can be an effective communication tool during your speech. This article covers what a rhetoric question is and how to use it for persuasion.
March 23, 2018
March 23, 2018
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We lose about 90% of the information we learn within a month. You may be investing a lot of money into learning a new skill, when ultimately not much of the material is remembered. We discuss how VR can be used to increase retention and overcome the forgetting curve.
March 4, 2018
March 4, 2018
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Having a good company spokesperson is essential for your public relations. The spokesperson gives your organisation both a face and a voice, helping to build trust with the audience on your behalf.
February 27, 2018
February 27, 2018
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During a media interview your aim is to deliver key messages clearly whilst positively representing your organisation. In this article we outline what to avoid saying in both TV and radio interviews.
February 21, 2018
February 21, 2018
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Group presentations are an important part of certain academic and business projects. In this article, we discuss how to prepare for and deliver a presentation with multiple speakers.
February 19, 2018
February 19, 2018
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Learn effective B2B sales strategies, including the use of case studies, qualifying leads, having great support, researching competitors and learning about your customers’ journey.
February 17, 2018
February 17, 2018
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Meetings are an essential part of the modern workplace. Understanding the right phrases, vocabulary and terminology to use in an English business meeting can help your career progression in our highly competitive workplace environment.
February 14, 2018
February 14, 2018
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Organizations can use many different types of training and delivery methods to engage their employees. In this article, we discuss common methods of delivery and training types
January 5, 2018
January 5, 2018
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We provide a framework for choosing a successful speech topic which your audience will find interesting, you are passionate about and knowledgeable on.
January 2, 2018
January 2, 2018
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A pause, if used correctly, can add a great deal to your speech. Here are 10 ways you can use a pause effectively, from adding emphasis to key points, to changing the presentation topic, to replacing filler words.
December 20, 2017
December 20, 2017
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Examples of great corporate presentations from leaders in their respective industries. Learn from company presentations on Moz, Netflix, Accenture, HubSpot and Google, including slides and quotes.
December 4, 2017
December 4, 2017
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Different exercises to warm up your vocal muscles before a speech or presentation. We explain why vocal warm up is important, different vocal exercises to try and tongue twisters to warm up your muscles.