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Over the past two weeks, we’ve provided some tips for speaking confidently in front of an audience. Here are some final tips to keep in mind. Positive Thinking – Thinking positively can make a big difference in effective communication to a group. Negative thinking and fear bring up self-sabotaging thoughts and self-talk, lowering your confidence… Read more »

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Last week we discussed planning and practicing. Here are a few more tips to help you become a more confident speaker. Engage Your Audience – When speaking, try to engage your audience. This makes you feel less alone, as the speaker, and helps get your message across. You could ask leading questions or encourage your… Read more »

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Chances are, at some point in your professional or personal life, you will need to speak in public. You may be asked to give a presentation at work, or invited to talk about your organization at a conference, or required to train newly-hired employees. Good public speaking skills can help you advance your career and… Read more »

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Employers, as much as employees, can benefit from having a remote workforce. For some companies, especially small businesses or start-ups, every hour of the day is important. More time focused on the work, and not spent on the commute, allows these companies to use precious resources on building their products and businesses. Companies who offer… Read more »

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Employees aren’t the only ones who benefit by working from home. Companies also benefit when they have employees who work off-site, in terms of increased productivity, limited absences and money saved. Telecommuting is probably most common in the tech industry where companies have the infrastructure to support employees who work remotely. These companies often have… Read more »