Eight body language signals of smart people
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by Rosemary Ravinal
3w ago
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 messages including body movements, facial expressions, vocal tone and volume are collectively known as body language. By comparison, the words they use are a smaller part of the composition.  Though intelligence is multifaceted and influenced by factors such as genetics, environment, education, and experiences, subtle clues in ..read more
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Unleash the transformative power of words
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by Rosemary Ravinal
1M ago
Words have a tremendous impact on this world. Some people say their hearts have been touched by words. Others say their hearts have been broken. For this year’s Friendship Day (also known as Valentine’s Day), I’m inspired to explore how words carry the weight of our emotions and intentions, and how they influence others and build relationships in your work and personal lives. After I gave a talk about the Power of Words to Drive Innovation at the Briyah Institute this weekend, a friend and communications professional noted the irony behind the saying: “Sticks and stones may break my bones but ..read more
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Whacky ways to tackle speaking fear
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by Jairo Gutierrez
1M ago
Fear of public speaking and social anxiety surpasses spiders, heights, and even death in some surveys. The anxiety associated with being in person in front of a crowd or on Zoom delivering a speech is a universal experience, but not everyone tackles the fear in conventional ways. Since I started my public speaking coaching practice five years ago, I’ve been collecting whacky, unusual techniques that experienced speakers and performers use to tame the butterflies in their stomachs. Let’s get something clear. Everyone gets nervous before speaking in public. The difference is how you handle ..read more
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What to answer when you don’t know the answer
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by Jairo Gutierrez
2M ago
One of the most challenging moments as a presenter is when you’re faced with a question for which you don’t have a ready answer. It’s a situation that can make even the most seasoned professionals break a sweat. However, mastering the art of responding to questions gracefully when you don’t know the answer can be a valuable skill in your communications toolkit. Not knowing the answer to a question when you’re in the spotlight can generate brain freeze. You go into panic mode as you search for the answer, any answer, and the ensuing seconds of pause can seem like a lifetime. It could happen in ..read more
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Tips to rise above the noise and communicate better
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by Jairo Gutierrez
2M ago
  How do you have a conversation with someone in a noisy place without straining your hearing and losing your voice? The din at networking events and conferences can take the enjoyment out of meeting new people if you must shout at the top of your voice to be heard. Worse still, you catch every other word the person uttered and feign understanding what they said altogether. This doesn’t make for meaningful conversations. After decades attending cocktails and mixers where you need a bullhorn to be heard above the DJ, I had to find a way to navigate these head-splitting events successfully ..read more
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Make AI your friend on video calls
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by Jairo Gutierrez
2M ago
  Have you been asked to return to the office more often? That appears to be the trend for 2024 as companies from Amazon to Goldman Sachs are asking reluctant remote employees to show up in person or adopt flexible work-from-home schedules. What does this mean for video conferencing? It means that video calls will not go away, instead, they will expand and be integrated into everyday work and collaboration tools. In fact, studies show that the market for video conferencing will be valued at a massive USD $19.1 billion by 2027, up from $10.6 billion in 2022. What does this mean for you? It ..read more
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10 Timeless quotes to motivate your speaking
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by Jairo Gutierrez
2M ago
  How will AI affect the ability of people to communicate on a human level? A future-outlook article in Forbes cites the soft skills of communication and interpersonal networking among the 10 most in-demand skills in 2024. The reason? Organizations need humans with the ability to talk to other humans in ways that AI can’t match (yet). And when it comes to making friends and building bonds of trust and common goals, the human voice is highly prized. So, putting generative AI aside for now, let’s jump start the year with inspiring words of wisdom to guide your public speaking journey. Remem ..read more
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Public Speaking by the Numbers
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by Jairo Gutierrez
3M ago
In this edition of the Master Communicator Blog, I offer you a potpourri of numbers about oral communication. Some of them are just fun facts, others underscore just how important public speaking is to humanity. Sort through this assortment and see where you can put some of these lessons into practice to improve your own speaking. The art of oratory dates to Aristotle in the First Century AD. In modern times, Dale Carnegie, a pioneer in the human potential movement, offered his first course in public speaking at a YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) in New York City. His seminal book, “Pu ..read more
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How to find your authentic voice
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by Jairo Gutierrez
4M ago
In the midst of AI-infused reality, “authentic” was selected as the 2023 word of the year by the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the leading on-line source for word meaning lookups. Authentic landed at the top of the most searched words in the dictionary’s 500,000 entries. The editors claim the most-searched word designation was fueled by the volume of stories and conversations about AI, celebrity culture, identity, and social media. The dictionary searches were most often connected to identity, whether national or personal, where the word was used to modify terms like self and voice (authent ..read more
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How to deliver your best holiday speech
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by Jairo Gutierrez
4M ago
Holiday time is here as we count down to the end of 2023. Office parties and gatherings come with many opportunities for leaders to deliver the appropriate words to set the celebratory mood, unite everyone and build momentum for the year ahead. Holiday speeches and toasts have evolved into something of a verbal souvenir. They are something people take home as a sort of remembrance of the moment. Whether you’re the designated speaker or the toastmaster of the festivities, a well-crafted speech can uplift spirits and rally people around a common cause. Whether in person or virtually for remote t ..read more
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