Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Setting the Scene – How to Energise and Excite with Writing     Reading used to be a chore. For the authors, the challenge has always been to write in a unique but exciting style to capture your readers’ attention. Your child is likely to face the same challenge, especially with the modern emphasis on […]

Speech Stability – Common Body Language Mistakes for Public Speakers     We like to think that effective speech presentation and body language are about timing your every gesture, stage position and movement. We have seen various students, be it kids or adults, finding themselves overly-fixated on artificially creating body language routines to make their […]

Presentation Fundamentals – How to Let Your Passion Shine Through Your Presentations     “What is your passion?” This vexing question almost always draws a sharp pause in conversations, breaks an engaging discussion and result in a brief, meaningful silence. Most of us do not have a ready answer to this disarming question. We know […]

The Persuasive Edge – How to Convince Confidently and Competently in Writing?     In our previous article, we explored why persuasion is an important skill in the modern workplace. This is particularly so for young communicators who are just starting to explore speaking and writing skills. For your child, persuasion and argumentative opportunities may […]

Dealing with Difficult Questions – How to Respond with Confidence and Flair     We have all been in the same situation before – a tough question flies your way, and you find yourself stumped, unable to respond. The common reaction is to panic, spend a considerable amount of time crafting an answer and botch […]

Wielding the Pen – Positive Habits to Boost Your Writing Skills   Writing may be a daunting process for your kids. Even without the pressures of presenting before a live audience (as in public speaking), some students find writing (and learning the English Language) a tedious and painful process. It is important to set the […]

The Pen Is Mightier Than The … Microphone? Exploring Written & Oral Communication     “I can never be a good public speaker – my command of the English Language is not good!” Sound familiar? One of the surprising observations we see during our time as trainers is the common link that our clients draw […]

“I Can’t Come Up With A Topic!” How to Energise Your Speech Ideation Process     What is the toughest part of public speaking? Speaking before the crowd and finally delivering your content may not be the most difficult part of being a speaker. When you have your content locked down and memorised, delivering the […]