Learn how to structure a persuasive speech using the classic persuasive speech design in Part 1 of this series. Learn the parts of the introduction, body, and conclusion.

Learn 3 More Ways to Structure a Persuasive Speech. In Part 2, you'll learn important alternative ways to organize the body points of a persuasive presentation you can use to tailor your message to your audience, message, and situation....

Learn how to appeal to listeners' hearts and minds to be more persuasive and deliver a compelling message. This is Part 3 in a 4-part series on how to write a persuasive speech or presentation.

Learn how to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking (with Ovation). Speaking anxiety and communication apprehension are a major barrier for many professionals. Practicing with a virtual reality trainer like Ovation can greatly reduce...

Here are the Top 5 Communication Skills you need as a professional. These are the skills that are often expected but are often lacking among many professionals. You can stand out from the crowd if you're good at all five.

At the end of a presentation, you may be asked a question that you don't know the answer to. I'm going to share with you how to respond when you don't know the answer without losing credibility. There are examples for beginners to pros,...

Is it the straw man fallacy or a straw man argument? I will also give you some examples so that you can recognize the signs and learn how to respond when you find yourself in this situation.

These are the Top 6 barriers to Effective Listening Skills that often cause difficulties. This video breaks down the top 6 barriers and gives tips to overcome them. This is Part 1 of a 4-part series on Active Listening Skills.

This video explains what persuasion is, how to develop persuasive skills and persuasion principles.

Showing empathy is a key skill to develop in a customer service, sales or leadership role. This video details ways to show empathy and how to more clearly understand it. Use the workbook to help complete the questions and empathy plan.

This video encourages viewers to identify and understand the role of adjectives in a story about a cricket and an ant. It highlights various adjectives, including descriptive words about characters, settings, and emotions,...

This video explores the function of pronouns in English, highlighting their role in replacing nouns to streamline sentences. It demonstrates how pronouns like 'I', 'we', and 'they' can efficiently substitute for both proper and common...

This video explores how adjectives function in sentences, focusing on their placement after verbs. Using examples like the colors of the American flag and the description of a hat, the lesson explains how adjectives can follow verbs to...

Genna, a Grant Writer with the County of Fulton government in Ohio, believes that various degrees and skills prepare people well for a career in public administration, emphasizing the need for knowledge in accounting, finance, human...

In this video, I’ll demonstrate how to answer the competency-based interview question, "How do you communicate effectively?" Effective communication is crucial in the workplace and it's important to know what good communication is and...

This video explores figurative language's role in writing, focusing on metaphors, similes, allusions, personification, and hyperbole. It highlights how these devices enhance understanding and persuasion, using examples and interactive...

This video examines similes, a key figure of speech used for comparison in writing. It explains how similes, characterized by the use of "like" or "as," differ from metaphors and enhance clarity and impact in communication. The video...

The number one skill for negotiators is communication. And listening skills are the most important aspect of communication.



If you want to succeed in negotiation, you MUST get good at listening. So, this is what I talk about...

People have been persuading one another with their speech for as long as we have records. In many different cultures, aspiring lawyers, administrators, and politicians would have learned the science of rhetoric, of using language...

Here are 7 Public Speaking Tips for Beginners that will make your look, sound, and feel more confident immiately.

This listening exercise in German explores the ambition and aspirations of two colleagues as they discuss their future career paths and ways to achieve their goals.<br/>

Using Notes and Visual Aids explores effective communication skills by reviewing how to effectively use notes and visual aids when giving a speech.

What are leadership skills: are leaders trendsetters or managers?

These Top 3 Verbal Communication Barriers will make effective communication and finding common ground more difficult, but look at some simple tips to overcome these barriers.