by cityworks | Nov 17, 2015 | Public Speaking, Climate Change, slargon, Sustainability
To close out our series on “Slargon” we focus on the importance of plain language in climate change communication. Experts say that communication is key to a healthy relationship. Psychologists talk about communication in marriage and managers talk about...
by cityworks | May 9, 2013 | Public Speaking, Commentary
Maybe public speaking isn’t all it’s hyped up to be. Maybe it’s simple. A conversation. Odds are most of us had a conversation today. Whether it was at work, school, or the dinner table, you spoke to someone and were doing a form of public speaking....
by cityworks | May 3, 2013 | Interviews, Public Speaking
Sweaty palms, dry throat, butterflies in the stomach . . . you know the feeling. These are the symptoms that come on just before you are about to speak in public. You’ve spent hours preparing and organizing your message, and know your topic inside and out, but...
by cityworks | May 1, 2013 | Interviews, Public Speaking
Politicians and public speaking go hand-in-hand. Some of the best public speakers out there are the people we have elected to lead us. While politicians are known for having a way with words, they also need to be able to back up their words with facts. A great speech...
by cityworks | Apr 23, 2013 | Interviews, Public Speaking
Geraldine Barkworth wants you to do one simple thing, slow down. In our lives – constantly moving, constantly changing – it can be easy to forget to slow down and be at ease with ourselves. Barkworth, a professional public speaking coach, has been using...
by cityworks | Apr 19, 2013 | Interviews, Public Speaking
There is an organization dedicated to changing lives and making leaders. With a membership of 280,000 it’s likely that you probably know someone who is part of it. This non-profit that started with humble beginnings in Santa Ana, California has grown to have a...
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