Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

How to Sound Smart in a Meeting? Conveying Confidence, Competence, and Creativity     If you found your way to this article from the tantalising title, buckle up for a quick ‘cheat’ guide on how you can sound smart in a business meeting! We kid, of course; we know that one of the more painful […]

Tough Questions & Unmovable Walls – Using Public Speaking to Move Ahead in Conversations     We have covered persuasion skills, negotiation techniques, and difficult communication scenarios in our articles, but what if you encounter a particularly challenging question or scenario you cannot budge from? Beyond the usual public speaking/communication fears, we may encounter communication […]

Let’s Get Physical! The Art of Using the Stage in a Public Speaking Scenario     We know that public speaking (or generally, speaking before a large audience) can be a nerve-wracking experience. While the first step on stage is a challenge, another challenge soon appears once that initial hurdle is crossed. So, what is […]

Effective Presentation Skills Training #2: Rehearse, Like How World Champions Do Secretly     Welcome to this article on rehearsals for business presentations or public speech! I’m going to share with you how you can rehearse your speech much better prior to that important presentation whether it’s a business presentation or an in-class school-based presentation. […]

Sound Important, Look Important, Be Important – How to Convey Important Messages?     COVID-19, USA Presidential Elections, Singapore Parliamentary proceedings – all these events are examples of conflict/tough communication scenarios where one has to convey important messages. As we watch how key figures (e.g., politicians, societal leaders) grapple with these issues, the one core […]

“I hate public speaking …” Pain Points and Behind the Scenes of Public Speaking     Do a quick search for “public speaking” on Google, and you will be overwhelmed by the number of positive articles extolling the virtues of public speaking. You may have read about the potential of public speaking as a skill […]

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 […]