How To Communicate Using Space

Tristan J. Loo

What Is Proxemics?The study of the communicative aspects of personal space and territory is called proxemics. Everyone is surrounded by an invisible zone of psychological comfort that follows us everywhere we travel. This protective bubble acts as a buffer zone against unwanted touching and attacks. Our comfort zone varies depending on who we are talking to and the situation that we are in. The amount of space that we use while interacting with others can play a significant factor in the type of interaction we have with that person.

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A ReallyGoodFreelanceWriter.com Introduces Help for Public Speaking/Presentations/Promotion: BlogforBusiness.com to Feature Book, Audio, Video resources

Cleveland, OH (ContentDesk) August 13, 2005 -- A ReallyGoodFreelanceWriter.com announced today that its business blog, BlogforBusiness.com, has a new look and a new feature. The redesigned site will each month feature a book, tape or other product that offers tips on speaking, presenting and/or promoting your ideas for business executives and professionals in the bioscience, manufacturing, legal and other sectors.Most CEOs, COOs, managers, development professionals, consultants and others must speak in public or deliver presentations fairly regularly—both in their professional capacity and also for volunteer projects. Many either don't have or don't want to invest the necessary resources to hire a professional speechwriter or PR firm. So for those who choose to write their own material, BlogforBusiness.com will now be offering products that contain tips and advice from top speakers and business promoters—many of whom are long-time members of the National Speakers Association, the most elite organization for professional speakers.Now individual businesspeople, Ph.D. candidates, researchers, attorneys, grant writers, and executives in manufacturing and other industries can access the wisdom of those who earn their living as professional speakers—and read the books in the privacy of their own office or listen to the tapes in the car while commuting.

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Better Business Presentations Offers Free Online Guide for Effective Selling

Better Business Presentations Offers Free Online Guide for Effective SellingPresentation consultants provide blueprint for sales successGreat Neck, NY (ContentDesk) August 9, 2005 -- In business, the need for proper preparation is critical, especially for sales presentations, where poor communication can undermine a potential sale and cause financial loss. Better Business Presentations (BBP), a company that offers one-on-one and group programs to support effective business communications, is offering a download, entitled “Effective Sales Presentations.” Available free on the company’s Web site (www.betterbusinesspresentations.com), this tool can be used to guide salespeople in developing their sales presentation strategy from message development, to delivery tactics, to overcoming objections. Bob Lipp, president of BBP, has long recognized the importance of organizing, adapting and dialoging with a sales prospect, as well as the value of being a good presenter. In addition to his work coaching sales presenters, he has taught Public Speaking at The Ohio State University, where he also consulted on oral presentation at Proctor & Gamble. “Everyone claims to communicate with sales prospects, but for most businesspeople that often means simply talking on the cell phone or emailing,” says Lipp.

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26 Public Speaking Tips

Paul Evans

1. No speech is ever perfect. Perfectionism creates more fear. Do your best and leave it at that.2. Forget about what you forgot to say.

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Piano Playing and Performance Anxiety

Edward Weiss

I'll never forget the first time I played the piano for an audience.It was my first concert and it was fairly full up. I was to play my first CD "La Jolla Suite" containing 12 pieces. There was to be one intermission and the whole concert lasted about 80-90 minutes.Let me tell you that I was very nervous. So nervous I didn't think I was going to make it through. Suffice it to say that I really didn't enjoy myself.

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#1 Fear that Holds People Back in their Careers

Scott Brown

Surveys have shown the average American is more afraid of public speaking than they are of death. No wonder many people have let promotions at work pass them by for fear of having to speak in public. It may not even have been a conscious decision, but public speaking fear has been shown to be the cause of missed opportunities for many people. As someone looking to move ahead in your career, working on your public speaking skills even before you need them in the workplace can be a smart move. Having public speaking skills could boost your confidence level so that you would be comfortable volunteering to give a presentation that could earn you extra prestige, or give you the assurance you need to apply for a particular job.Developing Public Speaking SkillsPublic speaking is something that does not come naturally for most people.

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Making New Career Habits and Resolutions Stick

Scott Brown

Whether it's for New Years' or any other time of year, it takes discipline to change your behavior. Many people realize that new habits like attending more networking events or taking on special projects at work could help them get ahead in their careers. Yet the number of people who follow through with making real changes to their habits is much lower. In this job searching tip, we'll discuss steps you can take to make sure you achieve your goals. WRITE YOUR GOALS DOWNNo matter what your goals are, your first step should be to write them down.

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