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Presentation Skills Nerves

The 7 Seconds That Matter Most

In the same way that body language affects communication, first impressions affect communication, and can establish the entirety of a relationship.   Humans are intrinsically programmed to shy away from situations that are uncomfortable,...

Written by Emma Serlin

What We Don’t Do…

We often talk about what we DO do, so we thought we'd start this post a bit differently and share specifically what we DON'T do:   We don’t give sales training. We don’t give...

Written by Emma Serlin

Malala Yousafzai Women Rights

TED Talks To Watch: 7 Secrets Of The Greatest Speakers In History

Of all the speeches you’ve heard in your life, which one sticks out to you the most? Does Martin Luther King spring to mind? Winston Churchill? Or more recently, perhaps Greta Thunberg or Malala...

Written by Emma Serlin

Memorable Wedding Speech Public Speaking

Here Are 5 Tips That Make For A Memorable Wedding Speech

Most of us are not natural or practised public speakers.   And yet when you're given the honour of making a wedding speech, you're suddenly expected to engage hundreds of listeners and do eloquent...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Soften An Accent (Without Losing It Altogether)

Accents are important. They are an intrinsic part of who we are. They are part of our heritage.   They tell the story of our background and our culture. So, why would we want...

Written by Emma Serlin

Charisma and Presence

How To Be Charming On Holiday

Sun, sea, sand… what about smiling, small talk and saying thank you!   Of course it would be great if we had time to learn a new language and brush up on the local...

Written by Emma Serlin

Tips On Speech Writing

Authentic Speech: What Does It Mean And Why Should You Care?

We all know what inauthentic communication looks and sounds like.   Whether it’s a politician from an elite background trying to mimic a Northern working class accent to “get on the voters’ level”, or...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Build Your Influence At Work

Have you ever had a great work idea, then shared it with your boss or colleagues, but they weren’t as convinced about it as you were?   Then the next day, someone else shares...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Speak More Confidently In Online Meetings

Online meetings are here to stay. And we’re past the stage when they were just a novel chance to work in joggers.   We’ve realised the positives that come with them: access, efficiency and...

Written by Emma Serlin

Present Confidently At Expos

5 Ways To Help You Present Effectively At Expos

Expos have long been an opportunity for businesses and nations alike to discuss global trends from the metaverse to nanotechnologies. No matter how big or small the topic, presenting to a global audience can...

Written by Emma Serlin

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