Digital Decluttering for Dummies I believe one of the best ways to learn psychology is by learning more about: Your smartphone. Other people’s smartphones. If you think about it, a smartphone is very similar to a human. What are the parts of a smartphone? There are: Software. Data. Hardware. Telecommunications to connect to…
Why Silence is Powerful: The Myth of Awkward Silences A common misconception with communication is that it is only speaking. This is not true. Speaking is a ballet of words and silence. However, silence is often met with a negative perception. I don’t know about you, but for me, silence used to mean…
8 Public Speaking Body Language Mistakes A speech is a great moment to turn your ideas into reality. Not only does your idea impact you. It has the ability to impact many others. That’s how public speaking should be viewed. A dance between the speaker and the audience. Despite the magical moment,…
Fear of Confrontation?? Read This!! No matter how tough someone looks, for the most part, they don’t like confrontation. The type of confrontation where demands are laid out, tonality is raised and ultimatums are given. The reason why the general public doesn’t like confrontation is because they have a thing called a brain….
Public Speaking 101: Know Your Audience In order to overcome speech anxiety, take the spotlight off yourself and put it on the audience. The more you know your audience, the easier it is to focus on what matters. However, this advice can be destructive without nuance. Placing to much importance on the audience…
6 Social Sins That Piss Others Off A social sin is a move that leaves the other person drained. With perception, humans focus on the big picture. The big picture often comes down to feelings. Did you make the other person feel empowered or drained? With perception, generalities beat details. And pleasure…
85 Creative Toastmasters Table Topics Questions Toastmasters Table Topics is the impromptu speaking section of the club. This is when the Table Topics Master chooses a guest to give an impromptu talk. The guest is also capable of volunteering rather than being chosen. Are you the Table Topics Master for your upcoming meeting?…
Filler Words: How to Stop Saying Um, Like, So, You Know Filler words are words that do not add any meaning to your message: Um, uh, like, so, you know, etc. Yet, you may find yourself constantly using them. Either you became aware after listening to a recent interview of yours. Or others…
How to Speak Up in Meetings & Have your Voice Heard Public speaking is not always done with you standing in front of a crowd. For most people, public speaking is done when sitting down. This simple shift in body language move makes a big difference And may explain why you find it uncomfortable…
How to Stop Arguing for DUMMIES Are you someone who argues a lot? Intellectually, you know this isn’t the right thing to do. But you just can’t help it. It’s something that is happening to you on autopilot. If so, then this article is for you. Arguing a lot does not…
Dummies Guide to Dominate Presentations at Work There’s a big difference between speaking in front of people you don’t know… And speaking in front of people you do know. Think about it like this. If you mess up in front of a group you don’t know, then who cares? They could gossip about…
4 Effective Zoom Presentation Tips Nowadays, there are more presentations given on Zoom. Whether you own a business. A consulting practice. Or are a corporate professional. This is the era when the definition of “public speaking” needs to evolve. Public speaking is no longer only speaking in front of a physical audience….
The 9 Signs of SUPREME Social IQ ‘Social IQ, is that even a thing? Show me the test for it!’ Okay, relax there, buddy. In the world of social skills, street smarts are engaged. A person with elevated street smarts doesn’t go asking for tests all the time. They understand the value of…
3 Simple Speech Openers: How to Open a Speech The beginning of the speech is crucial. Mainly because the audience members are physically present. But mentally? That’s up for grabs. The purpose of the speech opener is to bring the audience to the present moment. Once you have captured their attention, now your…
4 Effective Treatments for Social Media Addiction Social media is a powerful tool. With great power comes great responsibility. With great responsibility comes great pressure. In this digital landscape, social media addiction leads to a mental disease. ‘What is that mental disease?’ Mind-wandering. The inability to control your mind at will is…
Become Bulletproof: How to Toughen Up I see a lot of talks nowadays encouraging sensitivity. But I don’t see enough talks encouraging toughness. Toughness seems taboo to others. Toughness seems magical to me. That bulletproof mindset is the fruit of effective work. Can an unshakable mind be cultivated? I believe so. …
Create Compelling Short Stories that Inspire Short stories are potent in the information age. When information options rise, attention spans plummet. There are just too many options. It’s difficult for the masses to focus for long periods of time. However, if you are an ambitious fellow, you’ll need people at one point…
Crystal CLEAR: How to Explain Things Better Value is subjective. What is valuable for one person may not be valuable for someone else. This is a crucial insight for a speaker. Mainly because you are providing intangible value. Where some companies offer physical goods: Coca Cola. Clorox. Laptop. You give the…
