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Finding the Right Time to Speak – Mastering that Interpersonal Communication Scenario     Should I respond first? We have been there before – you are seated in a group meeting, discussing an important issue when your boss asks everyone for their ideas. You pause for a moment, unsure if you should respond immediately. If […]

How To Think Smart & Speak Fast – Tips for Impromptu Speech       Thinking fast on your feet is one of the important skills that a lot of our students actually ask about because they want to think very fast and respond very quickly in a very stressful situation. It’s not solely about […]

Effective Presentation Skills Training #1 Master The Mindset     Your boss harrumphed, “Erh Hum! This pitch/ presentation is pivotal for the company, we have to clinch this deal!”. Your fight-or-flight senses start tingling. You know what is coming; it is a nemesis that you are all too familiar with. “Who can represent us to […]

Your Halloween Horror – Public Speaking Tales to Spook, Scare, and Shock You!     A chilling tingle trickles down your spine as you stare at Public Speaking Academy’s latest article … Fret not! For those of you immediately thinking of switching your screens, today’s article will not have any ghost or horror elements (phew!). […]

Creating Your Unique Identity – How to Stand Out and Stand Firm as a Public Speaker     COVID-19, Zoom sessions, and online presentations seem to be the buzzwords of 2020 as we approach the end of a turbulent year. On the same note, we see a renewed interest in public speaking skills as more […]

“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? […]