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Jan 12, 2015

The 20 Most effective Presentation Tips

Public speaking can be terrifying for many people simply because they’re not accustomed to having a room full of people paying attention to their every word and action. Developing the confidence and capability to give good presentations, and to stand up in front of an audience and speak well, are also extremely helpful competencies for self-development and social situations. Presentation skills and public speaking abilities are not limited to certain special people – anyone can give a good presentation, or perform public speaking to a professional and impressive standard. Like most specialisms, this requires preparation and practice. What ...

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Mar 11, 2014

How to Talk Like TED

Click here for our guide on how to improve communication skills STEPS TO DELIVERING A MIND-BLOWING TED TALK. The TED 10 commandments. 1. Thou Shalt Not Simply Trot Out thy Usual Shtick. 2. Thou Shalt Dream a Great Dream, or Show Forth a Wondrous New Thing, Or Share Something Thou Hast Never Shared Before. 3. Thou Shalt Reveal thy Curiosity and Thy Passion. 4. Thou Shalt Tell a Story. 5. Thou Shalt Freely Comment on the Utterances of Other Speakers for the Sake of Blessed Connection and Exquisite Controversy. 6. Thou Shalt Not Flaunt thine Ego. Be Thou ...

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Top Health and Wellbeing Tips to Get You Refreshed for Summer

To help you break the busy-ness cycle and work happier, we’ve rounded up a handful of counter-intuitive ways to tweak your habits and your mindset. They range from obvious-but-oft-ignored tips Do more exercise. Make sure you exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week. Exercise is one of those activities that improves almost everything, including productivity and focus. Ask for help and share feelings. If you feel under pressure and feel your workload is spiralling out of control, take the opportunity to discuss your feelings with friends, family or your manager. Sit less. Most of us spend ...

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Top Networking Tips to Get You Started

Before you attend networking events, think about the true purpose of them. There is a reason it’s called networking – it is not a social event. So if there is alcohol available, make sure you limit your intake, or it might be best to avoid it altogether. Also consider your industry and target customers before deciding to attend an event – is it right for your business. Why attend the event? – Write down what you want to achieve from the event. Is it to meet someone specific? New job opportunity? Improve your communications skills Increase personal confidence? Whatever it ...

Jun 25, 2013 | 2 Comments