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Unlocking the Power of Body Language in Public Speaking: 4-part series guide to presentation success (Part 2)     It is impossible to overestimate the significance of presentation and public speaking abilities in our quickly changing, communication-centric environment. Your career success can be greatly impacted by your mastery of these subjects. Speaking to a large […]

Unlocking the Power of Body Language in Public Speaking: 4-part series guide to presentation success (Part 1)     Presentation and public speaking abilities are critical in today’s fast-paced, communication-driven society. Your success can be greatly impacted by your ability to exude confidence and use gestures skillfully, regardless of the size of the audience or […]

Mastering the Art of Public Speaking: 5 Essential Tips for Success– Part 5     In this article, we delve into the last strategy (part 5 of 5): Strategy #5: Eat Feedback for Breakfast! Never hit the pause button on improvement!   Feedback and continual improvement are ESSENTIAL ingredients that lead speakers from [good/ decent] […]

Mastering the Art of Public Speaking: 5 Essential Tips for Success – Part 4     In this article, we delve into the fourth strategy (part 4 of 5): Strategy #4: Master non-verbal communication skills! Gaining proficiency in non-verbal communication is essential in both social and professional contexts. What constitutes non-verbal communication skills or body […]

Mastering the Art of Public Speaking: 5 Essential Tips for Success – Part 3     In this article, we delve into the third strategy (part 3 of 5): Strategy #3: Engage your audience with these techniques! In the world of public speaking, a presenter’s ability to captivate and hold the attention of the audience […]

Mastering the Art of Public Speaking: 5 Essential Tips for Success – Part 2     In this article, we delve into the second strategy (part 2 of 5): Strategy #2: Practice, the right way   I am sure you have heard of the phrase “Practice makes perfect”. That’s incomplete. It is “Perfect practice makes […]

Mastering the Art of Public Speaking: 5 Essential Tips for Success – Part 1     Let’s face it. The person leading the team, heading the team project, presenting the findings or prototypes, publicizing products at the launch event – he or she is up there on the stage because of one skill – public […]

How To Be A Skilled Small Talker (Interpersonal Communication Series) – Part 6 (final)     Question: How do you encourage the other person to converse with you, especially if they’re shy? This is a fitting final question because it actually requires the elements that we have discussed in the preceding parts – active listening, […]

How To Be A Skilled Small Talker (Interpersonal Communication Series) – Part 5       Question: How do you ask questions without seeming like you’re prying? The ability of asking pertinent questions without coming across as obtrusive demands a speaker or communicator’s intellectual dexterity, empathy, and speaking finesse. Effective boundary-respecting questioning is essential for […]