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7 Business Storytelling Techniques That Grab People's Attention No one wants to see ads anymore. In fact, most of us will try to avoid them as much as we can. In this commercialized world, people don’t want to look at another ‘buy our product’ or ‘avail our service’. Simplicity does not work anymore. If your…

The Power of Oratory: Why Good Communication Skills are Crucial Introduction Communication is essential to any job, business, or personal life. Good communication skills help you build lasting relationships, perform better at work and in your personal life, and make a better impression on others. Here are some of the pointers on why good communication…

Introduction  One of the most effective means of intercultural communication since the dawn of humanity is storytelling. The power of storytelling lies in its ability to hold our attention and leave an impact. It makes it easier for the audience to remember and understand the material. Let us understand this with an example. In the…

How to Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking? Public Speaking is the most effective form of speaking in front of an audience to influence, guide and motivate people. It involves communicating information to a live audience. It is one of the effective skills that are important for everyone to master to feel comfortable and confident…

How to overcome stage fright in 5 easy steps Studies suggest that nearly 73% of the population suffers from stage fright. According to a survey, it is the second most thing that people are afraid of apart from dying. This fear comes from the feeling of being judged by others. Needless to say, we do…

Everyone gets nervous before going up on stage at some point or another. Millions of people suffer from performance anxiety, also known as stage fright. It's a well-known fact that most people would rather catch the flu than have to perform in front of an audience. Anxiety about doing poorly can have a chilling effect on…

How to use your communication skills to get ahead in life Effective communication skills can take you places. A person who has the ability to speak the right words at the right time and in the right manner is known to have developed emotional quotient and cognitive abilities. Communication is a gift of our ancestors.…

Orator Academy: Overcoming stage fright Do you belong to that very small percentage of people who cherish the opportunity to speak in front of an audience? The chances of finding people who love public speaking are far less compared to the people who fear it with every cell in their body. If you are wondering…

The 3 Biggest Fears People Have When it Comes to Public Speaking- and How to Overcome Them The amygdala, a portion of the brain that interprets threats and initiates defensive actions, shifts into high gear when confronted with harsh reality and fear. When our "fight-or-flight" reaction is activated, experiencing anxiety and tension is inevitable. What…

How to manage stage fright with exercises Public speaking is all about how comfortable you are standing on a stage, facing a group of people, and delivering your speech. Not many people are comfortable speaking, without any guard, in front of a crowd. There is a sense of social discomfort and anxiety that leads to…

How To Finally Overcome Your Debilitating Stage Fear? Have you ever spoken before in front of strangers or on a stage? When the event starts and the time of your speech nears, have you experienced a kind of fear, heart beating faster like it would come out of your chest at any given moment? If…

How to Become a Confident and Compelling Speaker Public speaking skills are an important part of interpersonal and intrapersonal development. It surely isn't a skill developed overnight. One must practice the art over time in order to excel. A confident speaker automatically earns respect. It is a leadership attribute to possess and can have a…