It’s OK to Have an Accent as Long as You’re Not Faking It

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America is a melting pot of people from just about every country in the world.Fake Genuine Signpost Means Authentic or Faked Product Most newcomers learn English when they get here and, if they’re already adults, will almost always speak with an accent. There is nothing wrong with having an accent.

It’s important to articulate your words correctly, but an accent can actually make a speaker sound more interesting. Have you ever noticed that people with a British accent are often taken more seriously? Their accent gives them an air of authority and superior intelligence. …Read more…

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Do You Have Charisma?

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"Do You Have Charisma?"

Do You Have Charisma?

You automatically know when someone has personal charisma. You just feel it. It’s the “wow” factor that captivates people. But what is it exactly?

Charisma is the Greek word for “gift.” It’s that personal magnetism, that unmistakable star quality that captures people’s imagination and inspires loyalty and devotion. Celebrities like Hugh Jackman and Jason Bieber have it. …Read more…

Business Presentation Skills, Executive Presentation Skills, Personal Charisma

Have You Already Broken Your New Year’s Resolutions?

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Our hunch is that many of you are thinking, “Oh no! Not another blog on New Year’s Resolutions!”  We felt the same way but then decided to make our resolutions so we could join the conversations whether at the water cooler, on Facebook or Twitter.

It’s hard to keep our New Year’s resolutions, especially if we set unrealistic goals like starting a diet when there’s still a holiday fruitcake in the refrigerator! Although resolving to grow a business or adopt a healthier lifestyle is tough, it’s important to keep trying. It’s also important to set realistic goals so you feel a sense of accomplishment rather than defeat. …Read more…

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All That Preparation and Your Product Demonstration Flopped

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Woman Making a Banana SmoothieYour worst fear is happening, live and on air: the product you’re demonstrating doesn’t work. When it happens on TODAY, it’s more than a bit embarrassing and certainly diminishes the company’s product and brand.

You Can’t Slap it Together

It takes intricate planning for a product demonstration, or to prepare …Read more…

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