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Imagine a world where effective communication in the workplace exists, and the workplace becomes a harmonious, productive haven. Sounds like…
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Improve Public Speaking Using ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Coaching Public speaking is a vital skill in today’s world, whether you are a…
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Communication is an essential part of human interaction. It enables us to connect with others, express our ideas, and…
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“Just Be yourself” is terrible advice. Although authenticity has become a buzzword in workplace culture, this concept is almost always…
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In today’s digital age, it’s common to hear the phrase “content is king,” and for good reason. The internet…
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I have been giving speeches since I was a skinny, squirmy sixteen-year-old. Right before my junior year of college, I…
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It is impossible to overcome fears. Why It Matters: Our language regarding fears is destroying our confidence. Words and…
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Engaging facilitators create experiences. Why It Matters: Effective workshops are not a transfer of information. Workshop facilitators must create…
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10 Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Speaker Hiring a speaker is a lot like hiring anyone for any…
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Not all public speaking is the same… Here’s why it matters: If you don’t know your intended outcome, your message…
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There are no shortcuts to speaking confidence. I use that as the hook to this article because I want…
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Have you ever felt like you were in a loop? It is as if your past thoughts are on repeat,…
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Before you read this blog on confidence hacks for the busy professional, I need to post two disclaimers: Disclaimer…
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Sometimes your stories flop. That’s okay. You are in good company. We tell stories all of the time,…
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We all have some form of speaking anxiety. And we all need a mindset to reframe that speaking anxiety. We…
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A quick Youtube Search of “Speaking Anxiety” will come up with a few keywords: BEAT speaking anxiety OVERCOME speaking anxiety …
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As a speaker, I have the unique privilege of attending many conferences. When hired to speak, whenever possible and appropriate,…
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SPEAKING IS PART OF YOUR AUTHOR BRAND A few months ago, I went to see a good friend, Sarah Noll…
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“I am great at one-on-one conversations but am terrible at public speaking!” This is a myth and a lie we…
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THERE ARE THREE WORDS THAT ARE KILLING OUR CONFIDENCE. More than that, they are damaging our workplace confidence, especially in…
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It is easy to avoid developing speaking confidence. All speaking, whether to an audience of one or one thousand, requires…
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First of all, there is no secret. But it often feels like it is. We often think that those with…
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We don’t know what we don’t know. And what we don’t know is likely holding us back. I knew I…
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Jobs used to be simple. Not easy, but simple. You needed three basic qualities to be an effective employee: competency,…
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I used to be a selfish speaker. And If I am not careful, I can easily slip into that selfishness….
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Your Communication Is Missing Something Ancient rhetoric doesn’t mean it is outdated for a modern workplace. In today’s age of…
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