1)Begin with a common noun(singular & plural) (Do not begin with -the) Eg. Raindrops rapidly hit my face as i walked into the rain. 2) Begin with an adjective Eg.”Nervous & excited”.I took position on the stage. 3) Begin with a phrase that tells ‘when’ Eg. Just as the school bell rang.I daahed into the classroom. 4) Begin with a […]

Emotions are an essential part of who you are, but they can be messy, complicated, and downright confusing sometimes. Knowing how to name them and talk about them — with both yourself and others — is a key part of developing emotional health.There are various synonyms of these emotions as follows- *Confusion Uncertain Upset Doubtful Indecisive Perplexed Hesitant Shy Pessimistic Tense […]

Job seekers spend all of their time preparing answers but the questions they ask can be as revealing to hiring managers. Asking the right type and the right amount of questions is important. “Preparation is the zen of the job interview.” Most interviewers who i have come across start with”tell me about yourself”and ask the following questions.Little preparation is the […]

An idiom is a common expression that can’t be taken literally. But it makes the meaning understood. *Good luck – Break a leg Here, the speaker is not asking his friend to break his leg, but wishing him all the best. *I am very happy- I am on cloud nine. Here, the speaker is not on the cloud nine rather,he […]

How often you communicate with people during your day? How clear is your communication? This article shares the seven Cs of communication to ensure you’re communicating in the clearest and effective way possible. You write emails, facilitate meetings, participate in conference calls, create reports, devise presentations, debate with your colleagues…the list goes on. We can spend almost our entire day […]

The conscious and unconscious movements and postures by which attitudes & feelings are communicated. There are various ways to read body language – 1) Raised eyebrows often signal discomfort. 2) If their voice goes up & down, they are most likely interested. 3)Eye contact shows interest both positive & negative. 4)If they look into your eyes for too long, they […]

The feeling of nervousness before giving a speech is natural and healthy. But too much nervousness can be detrimental. There are certain tips to control your nervousness & make an effective presentation. *Know the room-Be familiar with the place you will speak from. Arrive early and walk around the place with a microphone in your hand. *know the audience-Connect with […]