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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Writing is a required skill. It permeates professions and is inescapable. Promotions stem from the ability to write persuasively and effectively. Daily writing is the best way to improve one’s writing skills. Establish a schedule and practice regularly. Practice becomes perfect! Stephen King states, “If you want to be a writer… read a lot...
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Whether you are staying local or moving somewhere new, attending college is something that most dream about, and when they finally get the chance to do it, they will need all the support in the world. Being in college is not easy, so gaining support from family and friends is essential for a student...
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