Paint pictures and evoke emotions – Use strong language to empower your presentation, which paints a picture for your listeners and makes it easier for them to remember what you said.   Set a Scene – Setting a scene at the beginning of your presentation will evoke emotions in your audience, lowering their filters and […]

Divide Eye Contact – Divide your eye contact over the room and look the audience in the eye. Smile – to make your audience comfortable simply smile at them.  Smiling is our most powerful tool. Gesticulate – Gesture with your arms and hands in a natural way to keep your audience attention. Authority and Keep […]

by Cameron Martel Set yourself up for success when working from home by taking advantage of these three useful tips. In 2017, there are plenty of roles and businesses that allow someone to work remotely. Today, it’s not only easier than ever before to work from your home (or anywhere, really), but it’s also increasingly […]

You want to be a strong leader.  Avoid these weak phrases to boost your confidence and reputation. by Marla Tabaka I’m not sure if you have the time to read this article and I’m sorry if it’s taking you away from something more important. Really, I hate to bother you–it’s just that I think I […]

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By Torben Rick Set expectations Invite commitment Measure progress Provide feedback Link to consequences Evaluate effectiveness  

By Betsy Mikel I’m sure I’m only one of many people who feel as if they’re drowning in a sea of email. There are countless tips on how to manage your inbox if you’re on the receiving end and how to write better emails if you’re on the sending end. Yet still, sometimes emails simply […]

You’ve heard it a million times: First impressions are everything. Small talk is key to getting off on the right foot with someone new. Remember this study, which showed that recruiters are drawn to candidates with strong small talk skills? So, yes, it’s pretty key to your professional growth, on top of its obvious importance […]

by Nadia Goodman As an entrepreneur, you have a lot on your plate. Staying focused can be tough with a constant stream of employees, clients, emails, and phone calls demanding your attention. Amid the noise, understanding your brain’s limitations and working around them can improve your focus and increase your productivity. Our brains are finely […]

by Jessica Mattern When it comes to networking, you’ve got this. And why are we so confident in you? Because networking is just talking to people. That’s all it is—just talking. Half the battle is figuring out a natural opening line, so here, we’re arming you with 21 ideas for the next time you have […]