Toastmasters is a nonprofit organization that educates members on presentation and public speaking skills. The head office is located in Englewood Colo. Toastmasters was developed in 1928 by Ralph C. Smedley. Ralph was working for the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) in Bloomington, Illinois, United States. In his role within the YMCA as a director […]
Feedback is so useful to improve your presentation skills, as long as it is meaningful. Whether it be through verbal or physical feedback both can help to improve your skills overall. Proper feedback can reinforce what you are doing well, keep goal-directed behavior on track, and increase abilities to detect and remedy errors on your […]
If you’re showcasing a new product, hosting a webinar, or giving any other type of presentation, chances are you’ve created a slideshow to go along with it. The latest presentation apps make it easier than ever to format slides and look professional without giving off a “this may be a template” vibe. The most popular presentation […]
No one is great at giving presentations right off the bat. Like many things, it does take practice. Some people may be born with a natural ability to speak in front of the public but that doesn’t mean they can make an amazing and engaging presentation. Let’s dig into some tips and tricks used by […]
Workplaces are changing, and with that comes differences in the ways we interact, work and engage with our colleagues, clients and friends. Virtual recruiting is becoming more and more popular and this approach to hiring can offer some major advantages to companies, but also some challenges that we have yet to figure out how to […]
Whether you’re leading a business meeting, presenting an important class project or speaking virtually, practice should be a vital component of your preparation process and a contributing factor to your success. Practice ultimately leads to positive habit formation and better, more consistent end results. The Importance of Practice We’d all like to be better communicators, […]
Whether you’re a seasoned speaker, talented trainer or busy event planner, feedback should be on your radar. If you’re the one stepping in front of the audience or alternatively hiring talent for next year’s conference, being open to feedback and using it to propel your events and make them better for the next time is […]
If you’re a tech lover like us you’ve probably accumulated a number of the latest and greatest apps and tech tools over the past few years, without thinking about how they actually fit into your business processes or if there are better, easier solutions out there. Worldwide IT spending is at an alltime high, totaling […]
If you are feeling shy about giving a speech in front of people, do not feel alone! Did you know that as many as 75% of adults have some level of anxiety related to public speaking? Learn some tricks of the trade that will help you to become less nervous and more confident for that […]
Our current work spaces look different (and more digital) than they used to, especially after working from home became a necessary reality during the pandemic. With teams collaborating remotely, virtual meetings are now a new standard practice among businesses as Zoom calls replace regular boardrooms. This truly is 21st-century living! Though working from home has […]