by Shirley Taylor We live in a fast-paced and pressurised world. Being able to communicate well with those around you is often critical. The more proficient your communication skills, the more successful you are likely to be within your chosen career. Companies often equate good [...]
Developing good listening skills is vital. When you truly listen and engage in a conversation, there is the chance to create respect, credibility and trust. Few people listen properly, however. This is usually because most of us seem to have an innate need to prepare [...]
Communicating effectively may seem easy for some. They have a natural aptitude for saying the right thing, they rarely falter over their words, and their tone is engaging. For others, it’s an uphill battle to communicate efficiently. Communication is a vital component in life. It [...]
A guest blog post by Coen Tan Imagine this. After a very filling buffet dinner, you agree to head over to your friend’s place for a chat. There, your friend’s mum has just baked some fruit cakes and is enthusiastically bringing them to you. You [...]
If you don’t already know about the power of verbs, it’s good that you’re reading this - because verbs are very powerful. There is something about writing that makes us express ourselves more formally than we would do when speaking. For example, you might chat [...]
