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The Upside of Your Public Speaking Jitters
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How to Land Your First Paid Speaking Gig
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To Win Over an Audience, Focus on Building Trust
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Stop Scripting Your Speeches
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Conquer Your Nerves Before Your Presentation
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How to Prepare for a Panel
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Don't Focus on the Most Expressive Face in the Audience
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PRES2: Avoid Common Presenting Mistakes: Rika
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How to Nail the Q&A After Your Presentation
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Research: Men Speak More Abstractly Than Women
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Improve Your Public Speaking with a More Effective Mindset
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To Give a Great Presentation, Distill Your Message to Just 15 Words
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A Checklist for More Persuasive Presentations
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What It Takes to Give a Great Presentation
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PRES2: Avoid Common Presenting Mistakes: Gabby
Management VideoGabby awkwardly speaks to hiring and retention challenges in the energy industry, citing changing values, job anxiety, and shifting priorities. Relying...
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MACR01: Communicate Effectively in a Crisis
Management VideoA large commercial paint supplier is facing a supply crisis when one of the main ingredients of their best-selling product is suddenly unavailable due... -
MACR01: Communicate Effectively in a Crisis: News Story
Management VideoA radio news story about a large commercial paint supplier and the crisis they are facing because one of the main ingredients of their best-selling product... -
MACR01: Communicate Effectively in a Crisis WGLL
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How to Present to an Audience That Knows More Than You
Presentation skills Digital ArticleLean into being a facilitator — not an expert. -
PRES2: Avoid Common Presenting Mistakes: Gabby
Management VideoGabby awkwardly speaks to hiring and retention challenges in the energy industry, citing changing values, job anxiety, and shifting priorities. Relying... -
PRES2: Avoid Common Presenting Mistakes: Gabby WGLL
Management VideoGabby connects with everyone in the meeting while addressing the hiring and retention challenges in the energy industry, and emphasizes changing values... -
PRES2: Avoid Common Presenting Mistakes: Rika
Management VideoRika Vázquez, seemingly reading from a script, welcomes the new team, and stresses their key role in supporting the organization and benefiting older... -
PRES5: Craft a Core Message - Mei
Management VideoMei leaves a video message after news of a product recall has become public. She lets the team know that they will receive the go-ahead to hire 3-4 new... -
PRES2: Avoid Common Presenting Mistakes: Rika WGLL
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PRES5: Craft a Core Message - Carla
Management VideoCarla leaves a voicemail venting her concerns about the recall. She's worried about the team's ability to keep up, given how short-staffed they are. She's... -
A Simple Hack to Help You Communicate More Effectively
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How to Shine When You’re Put on the Spot
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3 Ways to Keep Your Audience Focused During a Presentation
Presentation skills Digital ArticleFight back against their tendency to zone out or multitask. -
Nail Your Presentation — Even When Your Time Is Cut Short
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Research: Being Funny Can Pay Off More for Women Than Men
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3 Rhetorical Techniques to Increase Your Impact
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The Best Public Speakers Put the Audience First
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Research: Men Speak More Abstractly Than Women
Gender Digital ArticleAbstract language tends to be associated with leadership, meaning that how women are socialized to communicate can make them less likely to be seen as leaders. -
3 Questions Investors Ask Themselves When Evaluating a CEO
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What the Best Presenters Do Differently
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Unmute! Effective Virtual Communication
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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Strengthening Your Soft Skills (Paperback + Ebook)
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To Inspire Your Team, Share More of Yourself
Behavioral science Digital ArticlePeople respond to stories that convey vulnerability, humor, and humility. -
Breathing Is the Key to Persuasive Public Speaking
Communication Digital ArticleAn overlooked way to sound more authoritative. -
Public Speaking: Tips for Getting Off to a Great Start
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Your In-Person Presentation Skills Need a Refresh
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How to Pump Yourself Up Before a Presentation (or Calm Yourself Down)
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The Upside of Your Public Speaking Jitters
Communication Digital ArticleNerves can keep you focused. -
5 Ways to Get Over Your Fear of Public Speaking
Communication Digital ArticlePlay out the toughest scenarios in advance. -
How to Land Your First Paid Speaking Gig
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5 Tips for Off-the-Cuff Speaking
Business communication Digital ArticleHow to say a few words.
