by Rosemary Ravinal | Apr 29, 2024 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
“Without further ado” tops my list of trite and overused phrases that speakers use reflexively when there are better words to express the same thought. It’s become a lazy habit, a poor linguistic cue that the speaker is about to get to the point, shedding unnecessary...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Mar 28, 2024 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
If you see effective public speaking as a balance of concrete, concise, and compelling ideas delivered energetically with clarity and consideration for the audience, then the ancient practice of feng shui can make a world of difference in how you communicate. It...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Mar 25, 2024 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
The right words carefully chosen and said at the right time can make a world of difference when you want to make meaningful connections. Certain phrases have immense power to influence others, diffuse tension, and open lines of honest communication. One of these is...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Mar 11, 2024 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
Like it or not, we judge other people by the way they speak. Is the person clear, concise, and confident? Or are they long-winded, disorganized, and caught in a verbal maze of unnecessary words? One telltale sign of the latter is the bad habit of using words that...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Mar 4, 2024 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
Smart people may be displaying their sharp minds with unspoken signals. There are certain body language signs that experts say show high intelligence and superior communication abilities. Body language is a silent orchestra, according to Psychology Today. Non-verbal...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Feb 26, 2024 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
Even the most seasoned presenters can fall prey to common presentation mistakes without realizing it, potentially shooting themselves in the foot. Whether in the boardroom, a classroom, an industry conference, or a community forum, it’s the presenter’s job to deliver...
