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“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 […]

Your Holiday Special – Communication Tips for Your Role as a Host!     Chinese New Year (and the long weekend!) is coming up, and with that, more opportunities for you to host and entertain your relatives, friends, and guests! While the COVID-19 measures have limited the number of visitors per household, there is still […]

“Would anyone like to answer the question? Anyone?” – How to Encourage Your Audience to Answer Your Questions in Presentations     You are deep within your presentation, delivering with strong confidence and bringing your audience members through the various parts of your content.  At the height of your delivery, you decided to (excitedly) pose […]

What is Your Public Speaking Challenge? Common Challenges & How to Overcome Them?     In our experience as a public speaking training organisation, we often encounter learners of various profiles. They may be united in their goal of presenting confidently (whether it is that business presentation or speech), but the challenges they encounter may […]

Effective Presentation Skills Training Part #3 – Five Core Elements Of A Slick Presentation     In this previous article (click to read: Effective Presentation Skills Training Part #1 Master The Mindset), we talked about the mindset that individuals should adopt when it comes to delivering presentations and public speeches – be aware that it […]

How Can I Impress My Boss? Tips, Tricks, & Techniques for a Board Presentation     You may have all the technical skills for your job role, but can you present your ideas effectively to the people that matter? Presentation skills, communication skills, and even public speaking skills are increasingly the key soft people skills […]