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Choosing Your Child’s Public Speaking Experience – Which Programme Should It Be?     Choosing a public speaking programme for your child may not be a straightforward task. Between the regular stage-speech training to story-crafting or interview preparation, you may find it difficult to sieve through the options and find one tailored for your child. […]

Recipe for Success – What Goes Into a Public Speaking Training Programme for Kids?     If this is your first time considering a public speaking training programme for your kid, you may find it daunting to research and learn more about what such courses entail. For the most part, e-mail brochures or marketing pages […]

Is Public Speaking for My Child? Building Communication Confidence From Young     If you find yourself looking for a suitable school holiday program or enrichment programme for your child, you are not alone in turning to public speaking as a possible skill to develop. At the Public Speaking Academy, we receive various queries on […]

Pitch Perfect – Creating a Dynamic, Clear, and Powerful Impression with Your Pitch     You have an amazing business idea, a game plan to set it in motion, and a passion for driving the project. All you are missing is the funds to kickstart your exciting journey. As you scour through all the funding […]

Let’s Get Down to Business – What Do I Need to Research For My Presentation!     The arrival of COVID-19 has led to an increase in interest in communication and presentation skills – both from a learner and training provider perspective. As a learner, the shift to online learning and the break from face-to-face […]

“I Am Really Sorry …” – The Art of Apologizing With Class and Confidence     For most of us, the idea of apologizing can be scary – it is the equivalent of giving up or leaving a communication setting with an egg on your face. Apologies do not have to be that scary. An […]

Public Speaking & Customer Service – Maintaining Your Cool in the Heat     You may have seen our piece on communication tips for that customer service scenario and how to manage those pesky situations (if not, hop on over to the post!). With all that said, one of the toughest customer service scenarios we […]

“You Are Dominating the Conversation!” – Creating a Welcoming Conversation Persona     Have you been told that you are dominating the conversation before? Having a conversation with friends may seem like a trivial affair, but it requires skill and attention to detail to create a welcoming conversation atmosphere. For those of us who have […]

Reading Your Audience – The Mind-Reading Communicator     Before you get all excited about the prospect of mind-reading, this article is not about telepathy or magic (sorry!). That said, the ability to read and understand an audience remains an important skill for a communicator to impress. The vocal tone, body language, or even content […]