Impromptu SPEAKING In many Asian and Pacific countries, it is a common practice to invite a visitor to give an address to a large meeting without any warning.           Often at a business meeting, or at a social meeting, you can suddenly be asked for an opinion, say a few words, or to propose a…

LEARNING  Secrets The more we learn, the more we realise how much we don’t know.           The foundation for learning is doing much, viewing much, suffering much and studying much.           Learning leads to discovering what’s possible. Five of the best tips to help you learn * Learn from many people           As a bee…

  Aim for SUCCESS Success occurs when opportunity and preparation meet.             When people are asked the characteristics of successful people they often mention such things as talent and determination, but there are many other attributes that contribute to a happy and successful career. Five of the best attributes to help build a successful career…

TRAINERS  Strategies Train people intensively, but never forget people learn best when they are enjoying their training and feel they are contributing to discussions and helping to make decisions.           Explain clearly why people should attend your training and what they can gain from it. How will it help them? Five of the best-recommended training…

Reduce TENSION When your body tells you are under stress it’s time to review your lifestyle. Think through the cause of your stress and if necessary, get professional help.           It may be pressure at work, study pressures, marital or family difficulties, financial worries, accommodation problems, peer pressure or other reasons.           Before you make…

Applying for a JOB You only get one chance to make a first impression so do your homework, arrive on time and look smart. Imagine you are going out on a first date. Five of the best tips when applying for a job * First do your homework           Before you apply for a job…

  Make Thinking TIME  We all have one thing in common – a 24 hour day. It’s how we use that time that makes the difference.             The way you think determines the way you act and the way you act will decide not only your future but also the future of the business you…

 Coping with HECKLERS The world in a turmoil today, hecklers and hostile audiences are common during elections.           Handling hecklers requires care and skill. Dealing with interjections is a high-risk activity.  In most cases, the audience will be on your side and resent interjections.           Risks are minimised if you deal with your subject in…

Thanking a guest SPEAKER When you are asked to thank a guest speaker there are a few simple rules to follow. Keep it; Short, Sweet, Simple and Sincere.                          When a guest speaker has finished addressing a meeting, the chairperson usually asks a member of the audience to propose a vote of…

Introducing a Speaker A good introduction gets a speaker off to a strong start.           The role of the introducer is to arouse the listeners’ interest so they will direct their attention to the speaker and the topic.           By mentioning specific interests you can create an atmosphere which makes the audience more receptive and…