Word Cortex with Anita
Hey there, it's Anita. 👋🏼 Welcome to the Word Cortex channel.
Here, you’ll find tips, tools, and strategies to communicate with clarity and confidence.
➡️ A little bit about me:
I’m a former neuroscientist turned science writer and communications trainer based in Bristol, England. I created Word Cortex to offer actionable communication strategies to hardworking, ambitious professionals (like you!) who deserve to be seen, heard, and appreciated.
💡 Here’s something for you:
The first step towards effective communication is to know your audience. Often, that’s the most ignored step.
Below, you’ll find a handy 'audience analysis' worksheet to guide you toward knowing your audience before an important presentation. Hope you enjoy it!
Audience Analysis for a MIXED Audience // Knowing Your Audience in Public Speaking
Can Storytelling Backfire? The Perils of Storytelling in Public Speaking
6 Ways to Use Humor in a Presentation — Even in Technical or Scientific Presentations
1000 subscribers THANK YOU + Send me your questions! 👇
Data Storytelling Basics (in 3 Steps): How to Communicate Data and Numbers
Become a Better Communicator with these Habits (Based on the Book 'Atomic Habits')
How to Be Heard When You are Interrupted | Stop People from Interrupting You
Here's How to be Fully Present in a Conversation: Tame Your Distracted Mind
How to Connect With Your Audience – AND Keep Them Engaged
When You DON'T KNOW the Answer — How to say "I don't know" with confidence
How to Sound More CONFIDENT in Conversations | Interpersonal communication in the workplace
Knowing Your Audience // Audience Analysis for Public Speaking
How to Organize and Structure a Presentation — like a Hollywood movie!
How to be More Charismatic (Even as a Millennial!) — Habits to Boost Your Charisma
How to Tell Great Stories in Public Speaking // 4 storytelling tips
Minimalist, Professional Presentations: 11 things to get RID of in PowerPoint
Too Many Ideas? Use THIS method to prioritize ideas (+ printable worksheet)
How to Persuade People (5 AUTHENTIC ways)
4 IMAGE HACKS for PowerPoint Presentations (backed by science) // Visual storytelling
How to Choose Fonts for Your Presentation || Fonts influence your message
4 Tips for Effective Presentations || Improve your communication skills