In a world of influencers and moment-to-moment media, personal branding matters more than ever. For business owners, though, making branding work can be a challenge. Rather than products or services, your personal brand is tied to you and your business. Personal branding is likely what will stick in the minds of customers. For a guide
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Who Are You? Understanding Personal Branding
“Personal Brand.” A phrase that has become a buzzword in the business and entrepreneurship communities. But what – exactly – is a personal brand? Despite the now common use of the term, getting a handle on what to include –and what to leave out – can be a little tough.
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Public Speaking for Kids
Telling Your Story: A Guide To The College Admissions Essay
Well, you’re doing it. After years of hard work in high school, you are applying to college. You’ve sent in your transcripts, taken your ACT or SAT, and are thinking hard about where you want to spend the next four years. But there’s a catch: you must write a personal essay with your college application.
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Talk: A Guide To Choosing A Speech Topic
Speeches. Perhaps one of life’s most stress-inducing occasions. The thought of sweaty palms under bright lights is enough to make almost anyone nervous. But, before you make your speech, you must pick a topic. Ultimately, making the right choices here regarding what to talk about can go a long way to alleviating your pre-speech jitters.
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Public Speaking for Kids
Speak Up! Encouraging Public Speaking In Your Child
School. Sports. Clubs. Chances are, if your child is involved in any of these, he or she talks all day. So why don’t all kids gravitate towards public speaking? While the career and life benefits of public speaking exposure for children and teens are well documented, it can be a real challenge to get kids
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The Eyes Have It: The Importance Of Eye Contact For Everyday Communication
The interview you practiced for. A meeting to discuss your perfected proposal. The business presentation you’ve been worrying about. A friendly conversation. What do all these very different situations have in common? It’s simple: they demand eye contact. Without eye contact, communication is more difficult, potentially awkward, and even uncomfortable for all parties involved. While
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Being Present: Helping Your Teen Tune In
If you’re the parent of a teenager, chances are, you’ve probably seen it. Social media hypnosis. Hunched over phones, laptops, and other screens, teenagers may seem increasingly detached from reality—choosing to dive into social media rather than “real” conversations happening all around them. But what is really behind this frustrating behavior? How much social media
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Watch Yourself! Body Language Tips For Your Next Interview
Whether you are applying for a part-time summer job or a full-time career, you will likely have to interview. While a proper resume and appropriate clothing can help you land the job of your dreams, it is important to remember that body language is key.
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Tips For Talking To Santa
Welcome to the most wonderful time of the year! Besides the pressure to find the perfect gift for loved ones, friends, teachers, babysitters, tutors, trainers . . . there’s one more thing some of us have to do—visit Santa. Yes, that’s right. It is time for the annual trip to the mall or your local park where
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Public Speaking for Kids
Breathe! Tips For Fighting Those Pre-Speech Nerves
Gulp. That’s how many people react when they learn they have any sort of public speaking ahead of them. Presentations, toasts, and speeches are all enough to inspire feelings of fear, nervousness, and above all, anxiety. Adults and kids alike struggle with what seems to be a monumental task: speaking in front of others. However,