Recent Articles in Business Communication
January 14, 2020
Like, when speaking : Too much of a good thing
Public Speaking , Tips , How To , Business Communication
If you know speakers who overuse "like," maybe it's time to help them find some new words. Here's how to reduce our least favorite disruptor...
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November 25, 2019
How to Handle Questions Designed to Make You Look Bad
How To , Business Communication , Seen|Read|Heard , Tips
Facing a tough audience for a meeting or presentation? Here's what we can learn from Fiona Hill and how she handled her testimony before members of Congress...
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September 13, 2019
How To: Project Confidence
How To , Business Communication , Public Speaking , Instruction , Tips , Public Speaking Fear
Most speakers want to appear confident. When you know what that looks like, you can project a more powerful stage presence—whether you're feeling it or not. Here's how...
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August 15, 2019
Business Communication: Three Tips for Better Emails
Business Communication , Tips , Three Things
Don't be "that person"—especially when you can practice your writing and presentation skills AND craft better emails at the same time!
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June 10, 2019
Public Speaking & Storytelling: Stories to Teach
Resources , Public Speaking , Business Communication , Tips , Storytelling
Can a story help at-risk teens learn to make better choices? One former L.A. gang member thinks so. Here's how our Buckley coach helped him use his stories to teach and how the same ideas can work for your presentations...
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May 7, 2019
Economic Developer: Speaking to Motivate Communities
Public Speaking , Tips , Resources , Business Communication
How do you convince leaders to take action before a crisis comes to town? Economic developer Crystal Morphis says public speaking is one of her most important skills for helping communities stay open for business...
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April 9, 2019
Business Communication: Presenting at the Conference Table
Business Communication , Tips , Public Speaking , How To
You may not be standing on a stage--or even in front of a small group--but a seated presentation is no time to take a holiday. Here's how to pitch at the conference table and still own the room...
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