How To Write A Speech: The Secret Recipe

The phenomenal success of TED talks and the ubiquity of public speaking clips on social media has definitely raised the bar for the rest of us when it comes to presenting. But while perfect...

Written by Emma Serlin

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How To Be A Good Public Speaker – 3 TED Talks

The TED Talk has become a cultural phenomenon. Not only do the speaker videos from the event get viewed over a billion times a year, but they have raised the bar for public speaking...

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Can You Reduce Your Native Accent? What to Expect

Ok, let’s be honest - a lot of people would be offended by the title of this blog post. Why would anyone want to reduce their native accent? After all, our accents are part...

Written by Emma Serlin

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How To Use Presentation Notes Effectively

You’ve finished your presentation and the audience is applauding loudly. You feel a swell of adrenalin and know you’ve done a great job – all that practise was worth it. But now it’s time...

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How To Create A Powerful First Impression

You’re bound to have heard the expression “first impressions count.” And it’s true. Humans are hardwired to make snap judgements – it’s an evolutionary instinct. Early man lived in a much more physically threatening...

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How to Write a Powerful Pitch

Pitching is a word that can strike fear into the heart of even the most shrewd business person. If it doesn’t come naturally to you, the thought of standing in front of an audience,...

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Valentines Advice: From The Bedroom To The Boardroom…

Ever wondered what makes your colleagues tick? What turns them on in the office? Or do you save all your best lines for that special someone back at home?     Hang fire! We’re...

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6 Communication Skills For Entrepreneurs

When you step into the world of entrepreneurialism, it’s natural to spend the majority of your time focussing on the day-to-day tasks required to get your business off to a flying start. Financial planning,...

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Hats Off To Harry – Born To Be Royal

Prince Harry used to be the naughty prince, the nation’s younger brother, who was known more for his passion for partying than for typically Royal behaviour.     And yet after some hair raising...

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Finding Your Voice at Work: How Communication Builds Belonging

The BBC has just released their findings from the world's largest loneliness study. 55,000 people took part in the BBC's Loneliness Experiment in collaboration with the Welcome Collection.   The people who took the...

Written by Emma Serlin

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