How to be Fully Present in a Conversation
When was the last time you totally zoned out during a meeting? We’ve all done the usual ‘uh-huh, uh-huh,’ with a head bob while our brain wanders aimlessly…
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5 Steps to Anticipate Audience Questions (and Prepare in Advance)
An active, engaged audience is a presenter’s dream. That moment when a dozen hands go up at the end of your presentation can mean both good and bad…
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Motivate Yourself with This Simple Language Trick
Even the most fulfilling job on earth brings with it some tedious, pain-in-the-neck, demotivating activities. Behind glamorous job titles are annoying little things like unending paperwork, countless emails,…
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4 Image Hacks for Improved Visual Storytelling on Presentation Slides
If you use images to tell your story, you’re already one step ahead of the majority. I speak on behalf of every bored conference attendee and every person…
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How to Communicate Your Ideas After a Brainstorm
Brainstorming sessions often result in far too many ideas. But without a clear priority list, no action is taken, making the whole brainstorming session unproductive. “There’s no such…
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How to Gracefully Take a Compliment
Every person around us wants to be appreciated and valued. But hey, can we take a simple compliment? It seems to be a universal challenge. In this article, we…
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Use This Stand-Up Comedian’s Trick to Communicate Your Success
So, you’ve smashed your sales target or completed a project ahead of schedule. Now, you want to communicate this success to your team and make your boss proud….
