Speaking and Writing with Ruth Oji

The high cost of condescension: Why workplace feedback needs dignity upgrade, by Ruth Oji

Imagine this scenario: a senior manager publicly interrogates a junior employee about a minor reporting error. “Did you even think before submitting this?” he asked, voice dripping with contempt, as colleagues shifted uncomfortably in their seats. “What exactly goes through your mind when you do such sloppy work?” The employee, visibly shaken, mumbled an apology. The […]
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Be versatile as you adapt your speech to different audiences and occasions

By Ruth Oji BY adapting your speech to various audiences you enhance credibility, demonstrate your respect and understanding of your audience’s opinions, and build rapport as a speaker. Tailoring your speech to different audiences and occasions is also the spontaneity needed to foster engagement, understanding, and connection. This article will discuss the art of versatility in […]

Creative writing tips for beginners (5), By Ruth Oji

DID you enjoy the article last week?  I’m sure you did! Now, again, I share with you further tips on creative writing. Recall that I last reminded you about the need to silence that inner critic, talk with people who encourage your ‘hustle’, relax as you think laterally, play your way to idea generation, and feel […]

Creative writing tips for beginners (4), by Ruth Oji

Dear aspiring creative writer, how are you doing? Welcome to this week’s article on creative writing tips. Last week, among other things, we examined how to read slowly with the intention of identifying how the author achieved certain effects in his writing. We also analysed how your innera critic tends to prevent you from soaring. […]

Creative writing tips for beginners (3), By Ruth Oji

AS a beginner writer, you are probably still wondering what more you can do to help you master the art of writing. This week’s article shares further tips you can apply. In addition to previous tips shared, such as writing as well as you can, examining why you want to write, identifying the kind of writing […]

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