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Apr 3, 20232 min read

Assertive Communication Tips: How Can You Help a Team Member Who Does Not Speak Up?

What members of your team aren't heard enough? How can you be the catalyst to help them be more comfortable speaking up?

Feb 27, 20232 min read

10 Ways to Command a Room's Attention - Communication Training for Leaders

There are many ways to gain instant credibility and command a room. Elevate the way you facilitate to add value to your conversations.

Jan 11, 20232 min read

How to Improve Your Speaking Skills

It's frustrating when you can't understand someone. I know you don't want to be that person. There are ways to improve your speaking skills.

Dec 28, 20222 min read

Great Speaker: Ellen Latham, Founder of Orange Theory

Ellen Latham is the founder of Orange Theory. We included Ellen Latham on the Best Public Speakers list

Nov 28, 20222 min read

10 Ways to Excite an Audience with Your Style

We want to inspire listeners to think new thoughts and take new actions. Here are 10 ways to excite listeners.

Aug 12, 20222 min read

Why You Shouldn't Shy Away From Feelings as a Communicator

Think of a speaker you still remember years later. Oftentimes, it's the people who had an emotional effect on us that we never forget.

Aug 3, 20222 min read

Is "UM" Really That Bad?

Fillers are meaningless words such as, "like, okay, right, so, um." Everyone uses them, so can they really be that bad?

Jul 28, 20222 min read

13 Communication Pet Peeves You Can Change Today

A pet peeve is a behavior that generates annoyance in others. Here's a list of the top 13 pet peeves at work that you can change today.

Apr 19, 20223 min read

Best Public Speakers: Studying Larry Ellison's Effective Communication Skills

We included Larry Ellison on our best speakers list because of his clarity and simplicity, confidence, and use of personal narratives.

Feb 25, 20222 min read

Best Public Speakers: Studying Daniel Lubetzky's Communication for Leadership Success

We included Daniel Lubetzky because of his message organization, use of supportive gestures, and ability to connect with his listeners.

Jan 14, 20222 min read

Practice, Practice, Practice: Elevating Your Effective Communication in Leadership

When it comes to speaking skills, finding new and creative ways to practice can help keep you focused and manage distractions.

Jan 12, 20223 min read

Best Public Speakers: Studying David Behen's Public Speaking Skills

David Behen is on our list because of his approachability, his validation of others, and his balance of down-to-earth humor and earnestness.

Dec 19, 20213 min read

Stand-Out Leaders: Practicing Public Speaking & Effective Leadership Communication Strategies

Great speaking skills include a clear structure, good dialoguing skills, brevity, and controlling emotions. What can you do to get there?

Dec 13, 20213 min read

Best Public Speakers: Studying Noopur Davis' Executive Presentation Effective Communication Skills

We chose Noopur Davis because of her physical and vocal poise, emphatic vocal tone, and the bucketed way she responds to questions.

Dec 7, 20212 min read

How To Gain Confidence in Public Speaking

Lack of confidence in public speaking is the career killer we see over and over again. Learn to overcome this fear to advance to the top.

Jul 24, 20212 min read

Best Public Speakers: Studying Shamla Naidoo

We chose Shamla Naidoo for our "Best Public Speakers" list because of her calm, clear leadership communication style.

Jul 14, 20212 min read

Best Public Speakers: Studying Andy Jassy

We chose Andy Jassey for our "Best Public Speakers" list because he seamlessly and comfortably delivers a keynote presentation to attendees.

Jul 8, 20212 min read

Best Public Speakers: Studying Steven Cahillane

We chose Steve Cahillane for our "Best Public Speakers Series" because of his relaxed presence and polished style.

Apr 13, 20212 min read

Best Public Speakers: Studying John Maxwell

John Maxwell is on our best public speakers list because of how he uses his credible vocal presence to pull his audience into his message.

Mar 15, 20213 min read

Best Public Speakers: Studying Frances Frei

We included Frances Frei on our Best Public Speakers list because of how she uses her consultative vocal tone to show how much she cares.