by Rosemary Ravinal | Feb 12, 2024 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
Words have a tremendous impact on this world. Some people say their hearts have been touched by words. Others say their hearts have been broken. For this year’s Friendship Day (also known as Valentine’s Day), I’m inspired to explore how words carry the weight of our...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Feb 5, 2024 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
Fear of public speaking and social anxiety surpasses spiders, heights, and even death in some surveys. The anxiety associated with being in person in front of a crowd or on Zoom delivering a speech is a universal experience, but not everyone tackles the fear in...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Jan 29, 2024 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
One of the most challenging moments as a presenter is when you’re faced with a question for which you don’t have a ready answer. It’s a situation that can make even the most seasoned professionals break a sweat. However, mastering the art of...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Jan 22, 2024 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
How do you have a conversation with someone in a noisy place without straining your hearing and losing your voice? The din at networking events and conferences can take the enjoyment out of meeting new people if you must shout at the top of your voice to be...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Jan 15, 2024 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
Have you been asked to return to the office more often? That appears to be the trend for 2024 as companies from Amazon to Goldman Sachs are asking reluctant remote employees to show up in person or adopt flexible work-from-home schedules. What does this mean...