“Communication is key!” If you’ve never heard this statement, let me tell you all about it. Before we get knee-deep – my name is Jarryd Irvine, multi-faceted sports and business coach and entrepreneur. Through this medium, I plan to communicate a message to you about communication. I have explored many methods to optimize our...
READ MOREFour tips for email writing etiquette
Communication channels have developed through the years and are known to be an important aspect of any occupation. It has become available around the world in the form of Skype calls, WhatsApp messages and emails. One of the most prominent forms of communication widely used by many different sectors is email. As letters have...
READ MOREHow emotions can impact our decision making process
When I was still doing my second year at university, I was called in for a psychotherapy session with the faculty-student adviser in her office. The first question she asked was this: “what are your fears?” I thought to myself, “what an odd question.” However, practically, it is one of the essential questions because...
READ MORE4 essential points of purposeful writing
Communication has been my life’s interest and life’s work. Writing is, at its heart, communication. Written words can evoke feelings, stir emotions into action, and change how we think and live. There is something in excellent writing that does just that, which allows it to be timeless—and this is generosity. Here are four points...
READ MORETips for video recording lectures and creating original educational content
At a time when we have instant access to information at our fingertips, it is especially important for instructors to ensure they create their own original content to provide for student enrichment and learning. My history and government courses are full of hours of my own videos, ranging in topics and length, for students...
READ MORESix simple tips for being a clearer and more successful communicator
Successful communication is essential for any role in life – personal or professional. As a researcher, it’s vital to share insights clearly to inform, entertain, and make the audience feel something. My six tips for being a more precise and successful communicator come from personal experiences and leadership and presentation best practices I’ve learned...
READ MOREHow language is a mediator of thought in education and society
Imagine not having the language you communicate with every day? Sadly, multitudes of first nations people have lost touch with their original languages. Why is the current focus on the experience of first nations across many countries important? One of the key reasons is that language is more than a way of communicating; it...
READ MOREIndividual and collective voices and how to find your own professionally
The cliché “it all starts with you” comes with a profound personal truth – you have to find your voice first before you think of voicing any idea or group of people representatively. If you’re thinking of doing any leadership or activism, understand that you will only make an impact if your voice is...
READ MOREThe five qualities of an effective communicator
Communication plays an important role in our personal and professional lives. From organising your family to presenting to the Board. Communicating effectively so your message is clearly understood is something we all hope to achieve. But how many times have you walked away wondering if you were understood correctly or left questioning what the...
READ MORE4 simple things you can do to get better at public speaking
Public speaking is an important part of most professions, and our lives. Practice ways to captivate and engage your audience each time you speak. Whether this is your first time speaking in front of an audience or you do it every day, here are some tips that are simple reminders to help you successfully...
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