by Rosemary Ravinal | Jun 5, 2021 | Executive Communications, Fear of Public Speaking, Home Featured, Public Speaking Don'ts, Public Speaking Tips
How often do you use these word whiskers and phrases in your public speaking and presentations? Um. Ah. Well. I mean. You know. Like. Absolutely. Whether on Zoom or in person, it is easy to lean on filler words or word whiskers, as they are often known. ...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Nov 12, 2020 | Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Don'ts, Public Speaking Tips, Video Conferences, Video Meeting Management, Zoom Score
This article originally appeared in PR Daily. As 2020 draws to a close, it is abundantly clear that the way we work has changed. Some will continue to work for home, or do so more often, while others plan on going back to their offices, but not as they did before. At...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Jul 23, 2020 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Don'ts, Public Speaking Tips, Storytelling, Video Conferences
Do you struggle to stand out in a Zoom meeting? Are your colleagues hogging the conversation? Do you think twice about turning on your video because you are not camera-ready? As video conferencing becomes an integral part of our daily work and social lives,...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Apr 28, 2020 | Crisis Communications, Public Speaking Don'ts, Public Speaking Tips, The Resonant Speaker
You may be tired of hearing the word “crisis.” I am, too. Hopefully, you are not seriously impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Times like these compel us to think more about preparedness and to take inventory of what we need to come out whole—or better—on the other...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Jul 2, 2019 | Public Speaking Don'ts
Since the late 1980’s when the U.S. Hispanic market emerged as a burgeoning consumer segment with considerable purchasing power, just about everybody wanted a piece of the action. The Spanish language became the entry point to win the hearts and minds of recent...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Jun 13, 2019 | Public Speaking Don'ts
Turn on any cable news channel (preferably MSNBC) and you will likely hear the word “absolutely” included in the response of a contributor or interviewee. News anchor: “Will the Golden State Warriors hold on to the NBA Championship? Guest: “Absolutely.“ News anchor: “...
