October 19, 2024 20 “Big” Words That Can Make You Sound Smarter Expanding your vocabulary can help you get the right reaction from people—if you do it right. Plus 20 big words and how to use them. BY Stephanie Vozza Why say “that’s an anomaly,” when you can just say “that’s odd”? Maybe it’s because you’re … Continue reading 20 “Big” Words That Can Make You Sound Smarter
Category Archives: Speaking Skills
Are you making these 6 public-speaking mistakes?
August 20, 2024 Are you making these 6 public-speaking mistakes? We’ve all sat through awkward and boring presentations. The speaker probably was making at least one of these common mistakes. BY Stephanie Vozza Whether you’re giving a speech to an audience, making a presentation to a client, or heading up a meeting, chances are you’ll have … Continue reading Are you making these 6 public-speaking mistakes?
How to manage your anxiety about public speaking
April 16, 2024 How to manage your anxiety about public speaking Glossophobia, or fear of public speaking, is one of the most common phobias. But there are ways to manage your fears. BY Stephanie Vozza Do you have glossophobia? While it might not be severe, most people fall somewhere on its spectrum. Glossophobia is the fear … Continue reading How to manage your anxiety about public speaking
5 techniques to turn the way you talk into a superpower
March 16, 2024 5 techniques to turn the way you talk into a superpower Charles Duhigg, author of ‘Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection,’ explains how to level up communication to forge better connections. BY Next Big Idea Club Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and New York Times best-selling author of The Power of … Continue reading 5 techniques to turn the way you talk into a superpower
3 Gigantic Myths About Public Speaking & How To Bust Them
Maria Tecce October 23, 2021 There are a few myths about public speaking that make the rounds on a regular basis. Three of the most popular being that you have to be loud to be heard, that you have to be born a great speaker, and that introverts can’t do public speaking. Well, I’m here … Continue reading 3 Gigantic Myths About Public Speaking & How To Bust Them
Sweet Talking Guys With Magic Bullets
Jo Shaer — November 3, 2018 Follow @JoShaer — November 3, 2018 This is the sad tale of a business owner who was a sucker for sweet talking cold callers promising magic bullets. His fascination with bright, shiny things created havoc for his online marketing. As they do in all the best stories – here’s … Continue reading Sweet Talking Guys With Magic Bullets
You Can Do It: A Digital Marketing Pep Talk
by Whitney Duprey July 5, 2016July 5, 2016 Are you on the fence about digital marketing? Is it right for you? For your company? As an account manager, I hear clients talk themselves out of digital marketing all the time. Their reasons run the gamut, from cost prohibition to time constraints. I have just one … Continue reading You Can Do It: A Digital Marketing Pep Talk
4 Tips to Increase Your Credibility as a Speaker [Infographic]
by Rick Enrico June 7, 2016 Follow @rickenricoJune 7, 2016 Ever sat through a presentation where the speaker found connecting with the audience difficult? The presenter may have prepared an engaging pitch, developed the most interactive PowerPoint deck, and possessed all the great presentation skills in the world. However, it would have been all for … Continue reading 4 Tips to Increase Your Credibility as a Speaker [Infographic]