Category: Blog

Has COVID-19 Changed Public Speaking? An Honest Discussion     When COVID-19 first arrived at our doorstep, the priority in everyone’s mind was whether they can continue their day-to-day routine. As we grew comfortable with how our main activities have changed (mask-wearing, anyone?), we started to see the tensions in how COVID-19 has changed our […]

Getting to the Point – How to Derive the Key Point or Message?     Picture this – you are called upon to deliver an informative session on a project that you and your team are working on. You know the materials at your fingertips, the thought processes behind the project, and the words to […]

“Here are some areas for improvement …” – The Art of Giving Feedback     Feedback, criticism, or even general comments may be a tough pill to swallow for most of us, especially from the receiving end. Reverse the roles, however, and you find yourself with the challenge of delivering feedback in a constructive but […]

So You Want to be an Influencer – Communication Tools for Influence     “Hi everyone! I have just tried this fantastic dish in front of me and wanted to share my discount code with you!” Sounds familiar? If you have read the line in a specific style, you are not alone. Whether it is […]

Your Interview Gameplan – Mastering that Interview Opportunity     You are fresh out of school, you have trawled through hundreds of online ads, and you have modified your resume for the thousandth time – all that is left is your one shot at a career: your interview! Interview tips are aplenty online, from TikTok […]

Creating Empathy in Delivery – How Do You Show that You Care (in your Presentations)?     A quick search on the internet for presentation tips and you are likely to find the magic words, such as “authenticity” or “sincerity”, being bandied around. While we agree that it is important to deliver your presentations with […]

Your Effective Slide Deck – Engagement Tools for Your Business Presentation     Presenting with a visual aid is a common challenge in our day-to-day settings, be it online or face-to-face. Aside from your traditional PowerPoint slides, visual aids can come in the form of other tools (such as flip-chart, Prezi). Notwithstanding the variety of […]

Nailing Zoom & Online Interviews – Mastering Your Online Impression     While most places continue to cautiously ease the restrictions on social distancing, online presentations or communication settings remain relevant in our world. From business presentations to even interviews, online platforms (such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams) continue to be key alternative platforms to communicate […]

Fake it … Till You Make It? The Art of Being Authentic on the Speaking Stage     “It is quite uncomfortable to change my natural voice or energy” You may have had these thoughts before in your mind as you try to challenge yourself in your public speaking journey. As you receive feedback upon […]