Archive for the 'Communication' Category

Informative Speech Topic Ideas

Need an Informative Speech Topic?
Ive never had trouble choosing an informative speech topic- I started speaking after I was already learning alternative health, and theres plenty that people dont know about that.
What makes a good or bad informative speech topic?
I was already part of the way there- my speech topic was interesting. So when […]

The 10 Worst Tips To Give Someone Who Has To Speak In Public

THE 10 WORST TIPS TO GIVE SOMEONE WHO HAS TO SPEAK IN PUBLIC
1. Learn the speech by heart or read it from a script.
This is meant to be a way of making sure you dont forget whatyoure going to say. Instead, its usually a way of making sureyou dont connect with your audience.
Most people […]

The Listening Gap Between Sight and Sound

The truth is there is a gap between sight and hearing,between visual and auditory, between seeing and believing.And the fact is that this gap creates a billion dollarindustry. Improving communication has billions of books onhow-tos sitting on shelves and training services galore. Andthe topic keeps on selling.
People push themselves to improve their verbal and writingskills […]

Look Em in the Eyes The Real Power of Eye Contact

At that moment when our eyes arelocked in silent communication, we are,in essence, touching. -Debbie Bailey
Besides touch (not really an option ina presentation setting), eye contact isthe most powerful and personal of allof presentation delivery cues. Whenyou look an audience member in theeyes, for those few seconds, you aretalking directly to him/her.
Why is eye […]

Fading into Sameness How Too Many Slides Can Ruin Your Presentation

I have a love/hate relationship with PowerPoint. In the right hands, its a great presentation tool. In the wrong hands (and unfortunately, most usage falls into this category) we are cloning generations of boring slide shows narrated by speakers we barely notice. - Debbie Bailey
Ah, the good old days. For me, those were the […]

5 Presentation Secrets That Will Change Your Life

Youve been asked to give an important presentation. A lot is riding on how well you can deliver. The problem is, youre not sure where to begin. The last class you took on presentation skills told you to tie your hands behind your back and blend in with everyone else. Is that really a good […]

Heres The REAL Reason Bush Won The Dark Night Of The Leadership Soul

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Summary: To win the election, […]

Creating Your Presentation Success With a Positive I Can Attitude

According to the Lamalle Report on Top Executives of the 1990s, one of the most important factors in determining financial success by those earning over $250,000 is being enthusiastic and having a positive attitude (46%). Apparently, successful people never underestimate the power of positive thinking.
Why does having a positive attitude matter so much? Research solidly […]

Coaching Communicating What Service You Provide

Coaching is unique because it makes a special promise:transformation. At the root of any desire for personaldevelopment is the expectation that, every time they have anencounter with their coach, they have some how changed fromthe person they were into the person they more prefer to be.
Instead of focusing your communications, this includes allmarketing materials as […]

Nonverbal communication in business

There are five key elements that can make or break your attempt at successful nonverbal communication in business:
Eye contact Gestures Movement Posture, and Written communication
Lets examine each nonverbal element in turn to see how we can maximise your potential to communicate effectively…
Eye contact
Good eye contact helps your audience develop trust in you, thereby helping […]