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“Can I get a Pay Rise?” How to Negotiate for a Higher or Better Salary You Deserve?     If you have ever been in the painful, arduous position of discussing or negotiating your salary, we understand your predicament. Asking for a salary increase or negotiating a starting pay can be a taboo topic, especially […]

The 3 Factors to Make Your Informative Presentation Stand Out – Your Effective Presentation Guide!     A quick Google search on the internet and you find hundreds of articles sharing about bringing your business presentations to the next level. However, most of these guides do not provide you with a precise answer to a […]

“Give Me a Moment …” – What Do You Do If Your Mind Goes Blank?     “Can you give me one second to collect my thoughts?” We have seen speakers, both novice and professional speakers, pause, stumble and struggle to reach their next thought while on stage. There are many scenarios where one can […]

“Hi Boss, I have some bad news …” – Delivering Bad News in the Business World     Once in a while, we come across a query from our students that touches on a common yet unaddressed part of our communication habits. We have been there – you are working on a sales proposal or […]

Taking the Lead – How to Run, Control, and Master Your Role As A Facilitator     For most of us, facilitation may be one of the key roles you may have to play, be it a senior executive in your organisation or as a communicator. This can range from a simple focus-group discussion to […]

“Hi, I am calling to enquire about …” – Customer Service Tips from a Communicator     If you are or have been in the customer service line before, you would be well-acquainted with the trials and tribulations of interacting with customers. From easy, polite queries to difficult, rude customers, each interaction represents a communication […]

Business Presentation Tips – Mastering the Art of Slide Design for Your Presentation     Whenever we talk about mastering your business presentations (or other presentations, for that matter), we always refer to the twin elements of slide delivery and slide design. If you have ever found yourself in a bind, thinking about the best […]

Diving into the Scripting Process – The Best Way to Prepare Your Speech Script!     If you are already familiar with delivering speeches or presentations, the scripting process may come as second nature to you. For others, scripting can be a torturous and arduous process. It can be especially tiring to note your ideas […]

Your Business Presentation FAQ – Top Public Speaking & Presentation Questions     Planning a business presentation but unsure of what you may be missing? Looking for ways to ensure your presentation is in its best form? It may be tedious to cover all potential presentation gaps when you are already focussed on crafting the […]