Did you know that the Dale Carnegie Training office of Central and Southern New Jersey offers leadership courses for college students and other young adults? The benefits go beyond becoming more confident in your classes and having an advantage once you enter the work force — it’s about improving communications in your everyday life, former…
Category: Communication Skills
Making a good speech, even on the fly
With enough practice, any one of us can be an effective public speaker. But what about the times when we’re asked to speak on the fly? An impromptu talk doesn’t give us the chance to research and prepare, and often requires us to think on our feet. But there are a few things we can…
Tips for using visual aids during a presentation
Allen Klein once said, “It has been said that 80 percent of what people learn is visual.” And when it comes to giving a presentation, visual aids are a powerful ally to have on your side. In fact, these days visual aids are pretty much expected to accompany any presentation. Visual aids add an extra, powerful dimension to…
Meetings need to be short and to the point
We’ve all been there — the office meeting that drags on… and on… and on. I’ve sat through my share of boring meetings during my time in the corporate world. We had one vice-president who droned on so long, the only thing that kept us awake was keeping a tally of how many names he…