The power of your voice
It’s important to speak with authority on the job and in other professional settings, but it isn’t always easy to do. If that’s something you struggle with, take these tips from Practically Perfect PA’s Nicky Christmas.
Category: Speaking
4 speaking habits you need to ditch
People draw conclusions about your competence and professionalism from the way you speak, so make sure these four things don’t come out of your mouth.
How to give a smashing speech
Public speaking can be a real challenge, but these five tips can make your next presentation a smashing success, says Dave Carroll, a singer, author and speaker.
Stop ‘like’ hurting your career
Overusing the word ‘like” is a common problem—and a quick way to have your professionalism called into question. Stop damaging your career with these three tips from Fast Company writer Drake Baer.
Turn around embarrassing moments
You talk without thinking first, flub a figure of speech, misfire an email. How do you recover gracefully?
Beg to differ without ruffling feathers
Smart administrative professionals choose when and how to express gentle, yet forceful, disagreement. Here are three strategies to disagree gracefully, along with situations when each tactic makes sense.
4 tips to effectively influence others
Mary Jo Asmus, founder and president, Aspire Collaborative Services, offers advice and conversational tools for anyone who wants to have a positive influence on others.
Buzzwords that won’t go away
In an Accountemps survey a few years back, senior executives pegged these as the most annoying or overused phrases or buzzwords in the workplace. How many of them are still pestering you?
Exude authority when speaking to a group
Stand with your weight evenly distributed. Now, imagine an invisible string connecting your head to the ceiling …
Frame questions to your advantage
You can steer others to offer the responses you want by “framing” the questions you pose. Use one of these tactics the next time you’re asking for a “Yes” or other positive reply.