by cityworks | Aug 1, 2013 | Interviews, Acronyms
Do you text? Chances are you do. According to a 2012 Time Magazine article and Mobility Poll, 32% of people now prefer texting to making actual phone calls. But is the preference to text a good thing? Is it helping or hurting us, especially younger generations? By now...
by cityworks | Jul 26, 2013 | Interviews, Slang
Slang: the stepchild of language that too often gets dealt a bad hand. It is fun, lively and full of character but maybe its wild side is what threatens the traditionalists who are quick to criticize it. Like fashion, slang has its season. What is trendy today may...
by cityworks | May 3, 2013 | Interviews, Public Speaking
Sweaty palms, dry throat, butterflies in the stomach . . . you know the feeling. These are the symptoms that come on just before you are about to speak in public. You’ve spent hours preparing and organizing your message, and know your topic inside and out, but...
by cityworks | May 1, 2013 | Interviews, Public Speaking
Politicians and public speaking go hand-in-hand. Some of the best public speakers out there are the people we have elected to lead us. While politicians are known for having a way with words, they also need to be able to back up their words with facts. A great speech...
by cityworks | Apr 23, 2013 | Interviews, Public Speaking
Geraldine Barkworth wants you to do one simple thing, slow down. In our lives – constantly moving, constantly changing – it can be easy to forget to slow down and be at ease with ourselves. Barkworth, a professional public speaking coach, has been using...
by cityworks | Apr 19, 2013 | Interviews, Public Speaking
There is an organization dedicated to changing lives and making leaders. With a membership of 280,000 it’s likely that you probably know someone who is part of it. This non-profit that started with humble beginnings in Santa Ana, California has grown to have a...
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