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October 12, 2026

How Your Silence Speaks: Pausing for Presenters

Presentation Tips , Vocal Delivery , How To

Thanks to Ted Lasso, we're taking a Pinter Pause to think about how moments of silence can enhance your public speaking. Try these tips to strengthen your next presentation.

Poem to Read Aloud: Australia's Determined Poet

Poems to Read Aloud , The Buckley Experience , Resources

A force for making women's voices heard, writer Louisa Lawson saved money she made managing a boarding house and used it to publish a newspaper. This month, we help you strengthen your voice by providing one of her poems to read out loud.

Frequently Asked: What do you think about analogies?

Storytelling , Business Communication , Presentation Tips

An analogy can be a shortcut to understanding - or a detour that confuses your audience. Explore how and when to use analogies, then decide what you think about them.