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Jun 29

Mastering the Art of Effective Communication: Essential Skills for Success

Effective communication is an invaluable skill that can significantly impact our personal and professional lives. Effective communication serves as the foundation for building strong relationships, resolving conflicts, and achieving success in various endeavours. While communication may come naturally to some individuals, mastering the art of effective communication requires awareness, practice,... read more →

Jun 15

Virtual Presentations 101: Mastering Your Presentation Skills for Remote Audiences

In the digital age, virtual presentations have become a fundamental part of our professional and academic lives. Whether you're presenting in a remote work setting, delivering a webinar, or conducting an online training session, the ability to engage and captivate your remote audience is crucial. To help you master the... read more →

Jun 02

7 Strategies for Handling Audience Questions as a Public Speaker

As a public speaker, engaging with your audience and addressing their questions effectively is crucial for establishing credibility and delivering a successful presentation. Audience questions offer an opportunity to deepen understanding, clarify concepts, and foster meaningful interactions. However, handling these questions can sometimes be challenging. In this article, we will... read more →

May 29

Effective Communication in the Workplace: Strategies for Managers and Employees

Effective communication is the cornerstone of a successful workplace. It plays a vital role in fostering collaboration, building strong relationships, and achieving organisational goals. Whether you're a manager or an employee, mastering the art of communication can significantly enhance your productivity and contribute to a positive work environment. In this... read more →

May 05

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Public speaking mentor

We offer 1 hour sessions. How public speaking mentor can help you: Do you have a big public speaking occasion on the horizon? Have you been selected to speak to the media? Or are you simply looking how to improve your public speaking and leadership skills? If the answer to any of those questions was yes, then... read more →

Apr 18

Media training course with PC comms toolkit

With an extensive career in TV presenting and investigative journalism, Paul Connolly is transferring his expertise into compact and intense media training courses. If your business is looking for media training or how to improve public speaking, we are here to help. What is the media training course with PC... read more →

Feb 22

Tackling Public Speaking With Anxiety

Public speaking can be a daunting task for anyone, but for those with an anxiety disorder, it can feel like an insurmountable challenge. The fear of speaking in front of an audience can lead to physical symptoms such as trembling, sweating, and even panic attacks. However, there are methods and... read more →

Feb 02

university lecturer using public speaking skills to teach lecture to students

Why are Public Speaking Courses Important for University Lecturers?

Public speaking is a critical skill for university lecturers, as it allows them to effectively communicate complex ideas and engage their students. However, many lecturers may not have received formal training in public speaking, and may not fully understand the impact that their delivery can have on their student's learning... read more →

Feb 02

business professional using presentation skills training to sell new product

Who Can Benefit from Presentation Skills Training?

Presentations, whether you like them or not, are an important aspect of professional life. You've probably been to hundreds of presentations, many of which were dull, but every now and then, you'll attend one where the speaker stands out, encouraging you to take action. Don't you wish you had that... read more →

Dec 22

sales person using presentation skills to sell product

Why are Presentation Skills Important for a Sales Team

You must have some level of bravery to put yourself out there and make a presentation to a large group of people. You may struggle to maintain people's interest if you lack vitality. A lack of assertiveness will also make it difficult for you to make your points. This is... read more →