Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

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 […]

“No, That is Wrong!” How to Disagree With Someone Professionally, Politely, and Powerfully?     It is easy to disagree, you just need to take a different position from your conversation partner and defend that position stubbornly. It is more difficult, however, to disagree with panache! In our past articles, we have covered extensively on […]

Conversation Starters – Enthralling, Engaging, and Enticing Your Conversation Partners     Conversations are easy, right? We go through them daily, without much planning or thought. From a casual conversation at home or work to a slightly formal one with an acquaintance or networking partner, conversations are fluid, positive, and unpredictable. But, what if your […]

Tongue-Tied! What Should I Do If I Forget My Speech?     The speech-crafting process is not easy – especially if you want to design a compelling, powerful, and moving speech. For most of us, the most painful part of this process is having to memorise and Internalise the speech that you have prepared. When […]

How Dare You! Controlling Your Anger in a Communication Setting     Let’s admit it – we have all been there. Whether it is that rude customer, an argument at home, or just a bad day at work, we have all faced that temptation to scream, shout, and lash out at someone in anger. When […]