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What Does an Event Coordinator Do?

In simple terms, an event coordinator’s job is to ensure that meetings, conferences, launches and celebrations are executed as efficiently and smoothly as possible. Such events are designed to bring people together; whether it is for business, pleasure or sporting … Continue reading
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Faking Confidence at an Event

Meeting new people can make almost anyone nervous. For some, though, it is an incomprehensible horror, a thought that induces cold sweats and a nervous tic. However, and especially in the case of corporate events, it is actually very important … Continue reading
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Motivational Speakers

Motivational speakers are used mainly by large companies and organisations and are sometimes known as inspirational speakers, although these are not exactly interchangeable terms. A motivational speaker is a professional speaker that gets paid a standard fee for making different … Continue reading
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Listen Up!

Listening is a skill that is becoming more and more difficult to cultivate. Technology has ensured that all communication happens at lightning-speed and that conversations should include only what is necessary (and preferably in point form!). This has led to … Continue reading
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Beating Shyness

Shyness can be defined as the feeling of awkwardness or inhibition in social situations. This feeling interferes with our ability to relax and be ourselves, but to varying degrees, depending on our own personality as well as on the particular … Continue reading
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Social Anxiety Disorder

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is defined as a fear of being judged or measured up, or an irrational fear of embarrassing one’s self. This is, as its name implies, commonly experienced when in a social situation. Unfortunately for SAD sufferers, … Continue reading
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