“You may be overflowing with talent and ideas, but you won’t start making an impact unless you step up and stand out, says political commentator Symone D…You must login or register before you view this content.
Category Archives: Oral Communication
English Speaking Practice: Compound Nouns and Descriptive Phrases
“One of the keys to sounding more natural in your spoken English is mastering the rhythm of the language…You must login or register before you view this content.
T and D Sounds: American Accent Training for Indian Speakers
“Why is the Indian English accent so distinct from the American English accent?..You must login or register before you view this content.
I Need to Be More Confident at Work
“This week on the Ask a Manager podcast, I talked to a guest who struggles with worries that she’s not good enough at her job — and it can affect the way she deals with coworkers…You must login or register before you view this content.
What You Want to Say When Asked to “Hop on the Phone” (and What to Say Instead)
“Can we hop on the phone?..You must login or register before you view this content.
Afraid to Make Mistakes in English? Here’s What I Think about Being Perfect
“Say no to perfection and yes to communication…You must login or register before you view this content.
How to Stop Feeling Fake and Start Sounding Natural in English
“Do you feel exhausted after speaking in English?..You must login or register before you view this content.
Why We Choke Under Pressure — and How to Avoid It
“When the pressure is on, why do we sometimes fail to live up to our potential?..You must login or register before you view this content.
7 Tips for Disagreeing Without Being Disagreeable
“No matter how much we try to work with others and get along, the time comes when we can’t agree…You must login or register before you view this content.
4 Conversation Tips for People Who Hate Small Talk
“If you’re looking to improve your small-talk skills, here’s an expert take on the best tips for making conversation…You must login or register before you view this content.
Six Reasons Why Your Argument Failed to Persuade
“Many people think persuasion is essentially “debating lite…You must login or register before you view this content.
How Rate of Speech Impacts Diplomacy
“Let’s talk about what we know about how rate of speech impacts credibility and persuasiveness…You must login or register before you view this content.
Since I Never Heard Back From You
Erin Donley (photo, left) deals nicely with the topic at HuffingtonPost…You must login or register before you view this content.
Criticism Is Not Feedback
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36 Ways to Make a Positive Impression in Less Than 10 Seconds
According to Todd Smith (photo, left), “There are literally hundreds if not thousands of little things we can do to raise the bar in our professional and personal lives…You must login or register before you view this content.
Do You Say ‘Thank You’ Often Enough at Work?
“Consider these three ways to show gratitude to co-workers who make your life easier…You must login or register before you view this content.
The Secret Structure of Great Talks
“From the “I have a dream” speech to Steve Jobs’ iPhone launch, many great talks have a common structure that helps their message resonate with listeners…You must login or register before you view this content.
Tell Your Story in Less Time
“Here is a format to organize your thoughts and tell your story so that’s it’s clear and compelling…You must login or register before you view this content.
In-Your-Face: Can Computers Catch You Telling a Lie?
“A popular school of thought, dramatized in the [the] TV drama Lie to Me, is that a careful study of facial expressions—especially eye movements—tells investigators if a perp is dissembling…You must login or register before you view this content.
Don’t Let Others Eclipse Your Presentation
“You don’t have to let anyone block your sunlight! To maintain the spotlight here are six tips: …You must login or register before you view this content.