Are you tired of hearing Sorry, could you repeat that? or umm what did you say? Are you familiar with the expression of a listener who has comprehended absolutely nothing of what you just said but still nods in hesitation to avoid coming off as rude? Do you have a faint memory of your mom …
We are all familiar with multimedia presentations: slides, videos, and charts. However, you might notice that you lose your focus and interest after some time, and the presentation becomes monotonous and boring. What is the reason for it? Chances are high that the presentation was not made using the right tools! This article will take …
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If you are here, congratulations! Because we know something has been cooking in your mind; or to put it in the words of TED, we know you have “Ideas worth sharing”. Most TEDx speakers hold no degree in public speaking and not many of them have a history in giving life-changing talks. But like you, …
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To fully Engage an audience when presenting is always going to be a challenge for the speaker. While examining what causes careless (and expensive) household accidents, the British Bank Lloyds TSB made an interesting discovery: The average adult attention span has dropped from 12 minutes a decade ago to just 5 minutes now. Which makes …
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All of us are very well acquainted with the speech “I Have a Dream” by Martin Luther King Jr. In the speech he used the phrase “I have a dream” 8 times. He does that to emphasize the importance of integrated and united America to the audience. What if this repetition had not been there …
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Every conversation happens only once in life. So do not miss your chance. Communication plays a vital role in our day-to-day life. It is not just an act. It is a process. Now, the question that comes to mind is… What is the Role of Barriers in Communication? Think about yesterday in your office, college …
Be honest: were you guilty of zoning out in that one class, and couldn’t pay attention? Worse, are you one of those professors who struggle to maintain attention of its students? You need to address your speech delivery! There are various styles of how a speaker presents or delivers: whether the voice has variations and …
Naturally, giving a presentation is a skill that falls on the professional side of the spectrum. It involves a lot of formality along with practice to get good at it. But how do you decide what exactly it is that you need to work on? Read on to find out about six ways to evaluate …
There are many traits that set eunterprenors apart. Few of the most commonly mentioned ones include personal characteristics like a hard-working and goal-oriented personality, interpersonal skills, critical and creative thinking abilities, practical skills and shrewd knowledge. However, there is another key skill that is essential for the long-term success and growth of a CEO: public …
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As speakers, we tend to focus so much on content and delivery that we forget one of the most important elements that help make our speech truly effective – the audience! If we don’t keep our audience in mind while writing and preparing for the speech, even if the content and delivery is superb, the …
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