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The Power of Storytelling: 10 Reasons Why Stories Are Such Powerful Tools
We’ve heard a lot about it. Speakers use it. Politicians love it… But Storytellers started it. What exactly endears an audience to stories? And what makes it such a powerful … Continue reading
Concise Communication Tips for the Day
Greetings are cultural dependent – A Chinese person would most likely ask “Have you Eaten?”, to which you should answer “Yes..” to start the conversation. A Westerner would most likely … Continue reading
Speaking Without Fear – Are You Afraid of Yourself?
I was taking a little walk the other day when I bumped into this young chap at a bus stop. He was slightly taller, well dressed and proper in his … Continue reading
You Make a Difference!
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead We go about doing many things … Continue reading
How to Look Confident by Knowing Where and How to Look!
Many of us have heard about the importance of maintaining eye contact whilst we are speaking. For those of you who aren’t sure about it or are having difficulty recalling … Continue reading
Hook, Line, and Sinker! Your Guide to Creating Interesting Introductions When Meeting New People!
Has this ever happened to you before? You walk into a party/meeting… you see a couple of people. None of which you’ve ever met before. Alone. You’ve two choices. Strike … Continue reading
Everybody Wants to Be Entertained!
Everybody wants to be entertained. And when I mean entertained, I do not mean entertainment in the Russel Peters or Jerry Seinfield sense! Entertainment is not necessarily confined to the … Continue reading
Friend over ‘Stranger’
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you’re about to meet someone new? Do likely scenarios of rejection flash before your eyes? Do scenes of embarrassment strike … Continue reading
10 Tips to Improve Your Speech
1. Speed Up, Slow Down Varying your speed! You can slow down just before you reach the climax of your speech to add to the suspense. Or you can speed … Continue reading
Power Sharing! Win Over a ‘Matchmaker’ in Less than 45mins!
Great! I’ve just go back from a Toastmasters meeting a local tertiary institution and got to meet several new people (and friends)! The meeting was an eventful one. But what’s … Continue reading
Conversation Starter: Crouching Cuppa, Hidden Dagger
Like some great inventions, some great techniques in inter-personal relationships and communication are discovered by accident. I discovered one through such an accident today. I was helping out in school … Continue reading
Pour Your Heart Into It!
Where it comes to speaking and fulfillment of goals, it came to my attention that seldom does one succeed without enthusiasm, passion and belief. Like a laser beam, I believe … Continue reading
Handling Criticisms
To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing Most people hate getting critcised. Many people try to avoid it. Yet, there’s really no way to get away from it. … Continue reading
Conversation Starters
You’ve heard of fire starters. Now I’m going to introduce the concept of “conversation starters”, a tool which you can use to ignite a conversation! Initiating a conversation is pretty … Continue reading
How to Be Funny – The Mechanics of Humour
Now as promised, this post is a follow up on the Principle of Humour! Yes! Finally! Having been a pretty boring and dull person earlier on (well, I’m sure I’m … Continue reading
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