Category: Blog

“Today, we are going to learn about …” How to Ace Your Teaching or Training Scenario     We may not all be teachers or trainers, but we are bound to face a teaching or training scenario, at least once in our communication journey. Be it that informative speech or a training assignment within your […]

What is the Future of Public Speaking? Communication Lessons for the Future     When we think of public speaking, especially with the current COVID-19 measures and situation around us, it is easy to be swept away by discussions of “new normal”. You may be tempted to think that the future communicator now only has […]

“Can I Get A Discount On My Nasi Lemak?” Tips to Charm, Convince and Captivate Your Day-to-Day Communication Settings     Most of us may think of formal settings when we think of public speaking – a dashing suit, coiffed hair, a huge stage before a live audience. For the most part, rather, we use […]

Deflect & Redirect! How to Deal with Tough, Challenging, or Odd Communication Scenarios     Most, if not, all of us would have encountered that awkward, challenging, or odd conversation (shoutout to the sales staff in our audience!). What if we tell you that public speaking/communication skills can also be used to manage such situations? […]

Inspiring Confidence on Stage – The Bluffer’s Guide to Exuding Confidence!     Have you ever watched a confident speaker on stage and wondered how he/she can remain so calm on stage? You may have watched with envy as that same speaker enthral, excite, and engage the audience as they move about the stage flawlessly. […]

Do I Need a Mentor? Starting Your Public Speaking Journey on the Right Foot     The public speaking journey is not easy; for some, it can be a daunting process. A quick search online will reveal countless websites setting out valuable tips for a beginner public speaker/communicator. We wanted to zoom in on an […]

Motivate Yourself to be a Motivational Speaker – How to Set Off on Your Journey to be a Motivational Speaker     Are you interested in being a motivational speaker? Not everyone is keen to take up such a role, especially when they first set out on their public speaking journey. For most, the step […]

Sit or Stand? Body Language Elements for Sit-Down Presentations     What do you think of when you hear the words “public speaking”? We cannot blame you if your immediate thought is a traditional speaking or communication setting – standing tall in front of a large audience, delivering a charismatic speech. But, what happens if […]

Should I Fake It Till I Make It? Presenting with Sincerity, Value, and Confidence     Should I lie if I do not know the answer to a question? This is a surprisingly common question we tend to receive, from both our kids and adult students when dealing with impromptu, on-the-spot scenarios. When faced with […]