Ever find yourself getting jittery at the mere thought of talking to your boss? Been there! I've had moments where my attempts to keep it casual ended up making me seem aloof or even rude. For me, the anxiety usually comes from a fear of being judged or misunderstood, especially when power dynamics come into play. But I've picked up some tricks along the way to navigate through it.

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Thumping heart, sweaty palms, shortness of breath and trembling body when you’re presenting? These reactions are nothing to be ashamed of, but they do signal that you might be nervous, which is damaging to your audience’s confidence in you. Here’s what you can work on to put everyone in the room at ease…

Likeable people in business always seem like they’ve discovered the secret sauce. These people listen well. They know when to make a joke and when to be serious. They say stuff like: “I could be wrong…” or “… but in the end, what do I know?!” with a humble smile that automatically increases their cache, and our certainty that they’re a winner.

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Whether it’s a presentation, a meeting, or everyday conversations with colleagues, the pressure to communicate clearly can lead to anxiety. Here are 5 effective ways to reduce the stress and improve your communication…

A huge proportion of our in-person communications stress is the fear that what we want / need will suddenly fall out of our head. Interestingly, researchers suggest that some level of forgetting is natural and even adaptive, enabling our brains to prioritise essential information for decision-making in the real world. But here’s how to combat that...

Presentations play a crucial role in conveying ideas, engaging audiences, and leaving a lasting impact. But creating a captivating and organised presentation can be challenging. Fear not! Here are three easy and effective presentation structures that will help you deliver a memorable and compelling presentation.

Memory is not a physical part of your brain, but a mental function or a skill that can be learned and improved. To learn any new skill you find the best techniques and then practise them. The same goes for memory.

Glossophobia (fear of public speaking), happens to the best of us. Here are the top 5 reasons

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