Many people take for granted the powerful persuading influence of humor. Humor is often tossed off as sheer entertainment or mere speech filler. The truth is, when you engage an audience with humor, you are accomplishing much more than just getting a laugh out of them. Humor disarms an audience, making them more likely …
Film criticism is the analysis and evaluation of films. In general, these works can be divided into two categories: academic criticism by film scholars and journalistic film criticism that appears regularly in newspapers and other media. Film critics working for newspapers, magazines, and broadcast media mainly review new releases. Normally they only see any …
If you’ve ever tried to write anything more important than a random message to someone over the Internet, then you’ve likely encountered writer’s block. That odd, undefined mental event that keeps one from getting any workable ideas, or prevents you from making full use of a good concept. If you’ve ever tried your hand …
This storytelling thing we do is a powerful medium in our world of images and sound bites. And what better way to transport people into different worlds is through storytelling. Our modern world is built around how many choices we have and how many flavors we can get. Through this medium of storytelling, you …
“Bad habits are like a comfortable bed, easy to get into, but hard to get out of,” – Unknown “Your net worth to the world is usually determined by what remains after your bad habits are subtracted from your good ones,” – Benjamin Franklin Think of this as a quick-reference for instant inspiration – …
Public speaking can be such a difficult task to some people, but there are certain ways in overcoming it. This article gives insight about public speaking and some ways to conquer the fear, giving out parallelism on stand up comedy. “My father established our relationship when I was seven years old. He looked at …
Nothing disarms and invites an audience in more than humor. We are instantly drawn to people we think are funny. We enjoy listening to humorous individuals and hearing what they have to say. Humor grabs attention, creates rapport and makes a message more memorable. It can also relieve tension, enhance relationships and motivate people. …
While having to speak in public, some people experiencie anxiety and/or nervousness. Their hands are shaking. They can barely say anything. Have you been undergoing the same situation? No need to worry, you’re not alone. There are many out there who feel the same way about public speaking. However, it is best to try …
Timing is everything and public speaking is no exception. Long drawn-out presentations will only result in a bored, distracted audience and you’ll lose their attention very quickly! On the other hand, rushing through your material can give an impression of nerves, or your key points could be missed. Public speaking presents huge challenges for …
One of the most terrifying things to do is to speak in front of a large group of people. But if you wish to be successful in your career, you should learn how to overcome your nervousness and anxiety. Public speaking is a skill that can actually be acquired by following some helpful tips. …