CommCore Consulting

PR/Communications training firm focusing on media training, presentation training, and crisis communications. 35+ years of expertise in all industries.

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Colleges and universities are back in session, and with it comes the potential for campus disruptions. Be back-to-school ready this year with Yes& CommCore’s five recommendations for campus leaders to keep classes running smoothly. https://t.co/IVg9DAL2by #BackToSchool #Crisis

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This month's CommCore Observer discusses how social media plays a role during a crisis and what you can do about it. https://t.co/fvvZYZ3h95

#crisiscommunications #socialmedia #communications

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When communicating, gestures are always important, as highlighted by this #tipoftheday: Once you begin speaking, you need to stay loosened up. The best way to accomplish this? Gesture.

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Cyber security incidents now account for more than half of all reported crises.

Learn how crisis communications planning is an investment; not an expense.

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#crisiscomms #IncidentResponse #CyberSecurity

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If you often times get choked up when giving a presentation, check out this #tipoftheday: A minute or two of humming should leave your voice feeling clear and flexible during a big presentation.

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Many people — including a number of world-class athletes — use the powerful technique we call mental imaging to combat nervousness and improve concentration. #tipoftheday

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Before a presentation, slowly breathe through the nose, letting your chest expand, filling your lungs to capacity. Hold the breath for a moment before exhaling slowly and quietly through the mouth. #tipoftheday #presentationtraining

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Practice makes perfect, as highlighted by this #tipoftheday: Don’t be afraid to do “retakes” as you practice segments of your presentation.

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Next time you are looking for ways to improve your communications skills remember this #tipoftheday: The key to effective self-criticism is detachment.

Learn other effective techniques and tricks with our communication skills training: https://t.co/GV0RuHRnoj

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When preparing for your next presentation, remember this #tipoftheday: Never undermine your selling points by glossing over them vocally.

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If you often have trouble pronouncing complex words during presentations, keep this #tipoftheday in mind: Take care to enunciate key words clearly, especially trade names and terms, and most especially if there’s any ambiguity.

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When communicating the words you choose to emphasize are often very important, as explained by #tipoftheday: Don’t stress conjunctions (and, but, because) and articles (a, an, the).

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Remember, there is a big difference between being concise in written vs verbal communications, as highlighted by this #tipoftheday: The typical written sentence runs fifteen to twenty-three words; the average spoken sentence, eight to ten.

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Wondering how to make good eye contact during a presentation? Check out this #tipoftheday: In general, hold eye contact with a single person for at least a full thought, phrase, or sentence.

Learn more about how presentation training can help you at: https://t.co/QFx61byfAU

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Next time you are leading a meeting, remember this #tipoftheday: Never include a minute-by-minute time schedule in your agenda. It’s fine to be organized, but meetings need a feeling of flexibility and you don’t want a group of people constantly checking the time.

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Using nonlinear methods to organize presentations can have many advantages, according to this #tipoftheday: Nonlinear methods of thinking encourage creativity by integrating the use of both brain hemispheres and capitalizing on their strengths.

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Add sparkle to the middle of your presentation by using strong visual imagery, colorful or surprising illustrations and examples. #tipoftheday Learn more about our Presentation Training offering: https://t.co/QFx61byfAU

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The section of your presentation where you aim to persuade the audience is something that you should formulate carefully, as explained by this #tipoftheday: Presentation of the middle is vital to your credibility; take the time to do it well.

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Having trouble determining the types of questions you should avoid answering during Q&A session? This #tipoftheday can help: Answer all questions, except those pertaining to personal matter, proprietary information and those you just simply don’t know.

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Q&A sessions can be tricky, so it is always important to prepare accordingly, as explained by this #tipoftheday: There’s no such thing as being over prepared for a Q&A session. Preparation is what drives the control factor.