Sit or Stand? Body Language Elements for Sit-Down Presentations What do you think of when you hear the words “public speaking”? We cannot blame you if your immediate thought is a traditional speaking or communication setting – standing tall in front of a large audience, delivering a charismatic speech. But, what happens if…
Should I Fake It Till I Make It? Presenting with Sincerity, Value, and Confidence Should I lie if I do not know the answer to a question? This is a surprisingly common question we tend to receive, from both our kids and adult students when dealing with impromptu, on-the-spot scenarios. When faced with…
“No, That is Wrong!” How to Disagree With Someone Professionally, Politely, and Powerfully? It is easy to disagree, you just need to take a different position from your conversation partner and defend that position stubbornly. It is more difficult, however, to disagree with panache! In our past articles, we have covered extensively on…
Conversation Starters – Enthralling, Engaging, and Enticing Your Conversation Partners Conversations are easy, right? We go through them daily, without much planning or thought. From a casual conversation at home or work to a slightly formal one with an acquaintance or networking partner, conversations are fluid, positive, and unpredictable. But, what if your…
Tongue-Tied! What Should I Do If I Forget My Speech? The speech-crafting process is not easy – especially if you want to design a compelling, powerful, and moving speech. For most of us, the most painful part of this process is having to memorise and Internalise the speech that you have prepared. When…
How Dare You! Controlling Your Anger in a Communication Setting Let’s admit it – we have all been there. Whether it is that rude customer, an argument at home, or just a bad day at work, we have all faced that temptation to scream, shout, and lash out at someone in anger. When…
Preparing for that Public Speaking Course – What Do I Need? The latest Singapore’s General Elections brought to attention the importance of communication and public speaking skills, especially in sounding persuasive or charismatic. More are now interested in developing their skills as communicators or public speakers, whether it is for a home or…
Post GE 2020 Special – Public Speaking Lessons from the Singapore General Elections 2020! For the past week, the talk of the town was the key event affecting Singapore’s future – the General Elections 2020! While many articles are analysing the political perspective, the recent elections represent an opportunity for communicators like us…
Listen to Me! Creating Emphasis and Capturing Attention in Your Speech or Presentation It is never easy trying to capture your audience’s attention and maintaining that for your entire presentation. You may have faced this before. Your introduction to your hour-long presentation starts out fresh and strong, with everyone glued to your every…