(By Karen Houghs) “Become aware of times when you make eye contact in a casual, enjoyable conversation. It’s easy with one person. How does it
Tag: Public-Speaking
Are You Nervous? 5 Tips For Better Public Speaking
(By Jenn Godbout) “When addressing a crowd, make eye contact with different audience members for 3 to 5 seconds each (when talking to one person, 7
5 (Mostly) Free Ways You Can Advance Your Career This Weekend
(By Kat Moon) “Publishing in your area of expertise is a great skill to have, and it makes getting noticed by both recruiters and influential
4 Public Speaking Tricks You’ve Got to Try
(By Jill Krasny) “It’s not strictly academic. You have to be a little entertaining.” When crafting your speech, remember to focus on the elements that
How to Speak Like a Leader
(By Jessica Stillman) “When people use abstract language, they communicate that they are removed from the action and able to distill the gist or essence
Public Speaking Tips: 3 Speaking Tricks You’ve Got to Try
(By Jill Krasny) “The best speakers are the ones who realize that [speaking] is telling a story. It’s not strictly academic. You have to be
Cultural Coaching: Knowing When To Shut Up
(By Erin Meyer) “To my growing dismay, Chen remained silent and nearly motionless as I went through the rest of my presentation. He nodded politely while
7 Speaking Mistakes Professionals Make
(By Alison Griswold) “Nothing turns an audience off like a boring presenter. That’s why vocal coaches say one of the worst speaking mistakes is to
9 Ways To Sound Like You Know What You’re Talking About
(By Alison Griswold) “Think about speaking from one punctuation mark to another. Figure out where the commas, em-dashes, periods, and other break marks would fall in