November 27, 2014
Categorized in: Speaking
To get tips on giving great presentations, Business Insider reporter Richard Feloni turned to one of the world’s greatest public speakers, Sri Lankan HR consultant Dananjaya Hettiarachchi, who Toastmasters International crowned World Champion of Public Speaking earlier this year.
The words you speak tell others about who you are and what you value. Anita Bruzzese shares how you can use your words to sound like a leader.
Many misused words and phrases have beÂÂcome so common they’re now inÂÂcluded in some dictionaries, but they once had correct usages. Here’s a list of phrases you might be saying wrong.
Public speaking can be a great way to boost your career. Deborah Jacobs combines her own expertise with that of lawyer Conrad Teitell to offer six tips for giving a great presentation.
Less is more when it comes to building a successful career, especially concerning communications, says Joseph McCormack, author of Brief: Make a Bigger Impact By Saying Less.
Research shows workers waste an average of more than 2½ hours a week in unnecessary meetings. The reason is Parkinson’s Law: the amount of time given for a task is the amount of time it will take. If given 30 minutes to give a presentation, it will take 30 minutes.
Using buzzwords to sound smart can leave you looking ridiculous, says Mike Periu, Economic Education, who offers five to nix.
Rather than spout opinions or give unsolicited advice (as in, “If I were you, I’d …”), speak with understated power.
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.
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.
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