How Stephen King EFFORTLESSLY Writes Stories Stephen King is a prolific storyteller. He has a large body of work ranging from IT, Cujo, The Shining, etc. There was one time he was having a conversation with George R.R. Martin, the creator of Game of Thrones. And George asked him: ‘How the hell do…
How to Stop a Dry Mouth When Speaking Speaking with a dry mouth is like lifting weights when dehydrated. Each lift feels more difficult to do. Each word feels more difficult to get out. A dry mouth while speaking cannot fully be fixed. However, it can be severely reduced. By focusing on…
What is the Psychoneuromuscular Theory? Don’t run away. This concept is not scary as it seems. I’m sure you have played sports before. Or you have watched sports movies growing up. Do you recall the concept of, watching film? This is when the athlete is watching the game back with their…
4 Benefits of Humming for Speaking Skills The way you breathe has a direct effect on the voice. To have a warmer voice, have silent and even breaths. To have an annoying voice, have loud and uneven breaths. Controlling your breath doesn’t have to be a boring process. Instead, it can be…
4 Methods on How to Brainstorm Better There were not too many topics from school that I enjoyed. But one that I did enjoy was brainstorming. Something about it just felt right. The students would be assigned a paper. Expository or narrative. Once we had the paper idea, we wouldn’t immediately begin….
Is Sarcasm Rude and Disrespectful? Sarcasm is very polarizing. Some people love it. Others hate it. I’m of the latter group. I hate sarcasm. But I won’t say that it’s a bad thing, yet. Did you ever see two different sarcastic people get together? They are engaging in one dry joke after…
The Psychology of Bragging Bragging is when someone is being too boastful. Every now and then, bragging makes sense. While other times, it’s flat-out annoying. ‘Wait, there are times when bragging makes sense?’ Yes, I believe so. And throughout this article, I’m going to explain my logic. There is a lot of…
How to Get Rid of a Nasal Voice A nasal voice hurts your head. ‘But what can I do? My voice is fixed, right? Nope, wrong. Chances are that you’re speaking too much from the head. With a simple exercise, you can reduce the nasal voice and speak in a much smoother tone….
How to Remember Names Better A name is a very important thing. One of the most important sounds to a human. It’s easy to understand the importance. However, the importance does not always translate into action. I have this weird feature about me. I remember faces very well. Faces I’ve seen from…
Shy vs Quiet: What’s the Difference? Shy and quiet are not the same. Although they look the same at a surface level, in the internal world, the 2 are different. The shy person wants to speak up more. However, they are self-conscious and don’t say much. While the quiet person is not…
How to Stop Making Everything About Yourself A few days ago, I was watching Spiderman. There was a scene in the movie when Mary Jane just got shredded by reviewers for her recent Broadway performance. She goes to Peter Parker to vent. He starts contributing. Rather than empathizing with her. Peter starts…
What Does an Emcee Do? | Tips for Emceeing an Event There’s a difference between a speaker and an emcee for an event. Both are important. Just know that the 2 are different. By knowing the difference, you’ll be able to perceive public speaking from multiple angles. Most events that are scaled often…
How to Make and Use Note Cards in a Presentation You have a speech coming up. And you’re pretty nervous about what to expect. One of the nervous thoughts is: ‘What if I forget a crucial point?’ In this article, I’m going to be a little unorthodox. First, I am going to…
How to Connect People Like a Winner ‘Is networking and connecting the same?’ No. Networking is when you are trying to make yourself known. Connecting is when you are trying to make others known. When someone pictures a charismatic person, they immediately think: Someone who knows how to tell jokes, break the ice,…
What to Eat and Not Eat Before a Presentation You are what you eat. I’m sure you have heard that quote before. Well, that quote holds very true leading up to a speech. Drinking too much coffee normally causes anger and jitteriness. Now imagine having jitteriness when you are already feeling nervous before…
Acquaintance vs Friend: What’s the Difference? The following post is from the ArmaniTalks Twitter Account Social Law: 1. Keep your friend circle small. -This allows for stronger bonds & fewer snakes. 2. Keep your acquaintance circle large. -This allows for more versatility & networking opportunities. ‘Seems like the law is backwards?’ Nope. It’s in…
How to Deal with a Rapid Heartbeat Before a Speech One of the reasons I hated public speaking growing up was because of the rapid heartbeat. The day before the speech, I imagined the best. I practiced. Took a break. Then practiced again. Yes, this speech was going to be awesome!! Then…
4 Ways on How to Be More Approachable at Work & Events There was a time I was at gym class in the 6th grade. Just minding my own business. Suddenly, a kid named Cartier blurts out: ‘Armani, why do you always look so mean?’ When he said that, a bunch of…
