Curated Video
Julius Caesar 2.1 Interview Brutus
This video features a dramatic reenactment of a pivotal scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," focusing on Brutus's internal conflict over the decision to assassinate Caesar. It delves into his nighttime contemplations, conversations...
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Hamlet 1.5 Performance: Hamlet Speaks with the Ghost
The ghost reveals to Hamlet that he is the spirit of his father, doomed to roam due to the sins of his life until they are purged. He tells Hamlet of his murder by his brother, Claudius, who poisoned him while he slept in his orchard,...
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Hamlet 1.5 Interview with Hamlet
In this interview with an actor playing Hamlet in character, we learn that a ghostly figure, implied to be Hamlet's father, recently revealed he was murdered by his brother Claudius, who now wears the crown. This ghost charges Hamlet...
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Hamlet 1.1 The Ghost
From the outset, Shakespeare establishes a tense and eerie atmosphere in "Hamlet," beginning with the guards' encounter with a ghostly apparition at Elsinore Castle. The soldiers, unnerved by repeated sightings, invite Horatio, an...
Curated Video
The Rattler
Mr. Peek lost his voice at the football match and there’s a full day of work ahead, but how will he tell Jimmy and Violet what to do?
Seven Dimensions
Speak Clearly and Concisely
Use language that everyone understands and avoid jargon; Don't mumble, articulate words clearly and vary your tone; Pause between phrases and thoughts rather than using filler words like “um, ah, like, basically, you know”; Use relevant...
Seven Dimensions
How to Present to Camera
Prepare – choose lighting, angles and clothes that will not distract viewers; Look directly at the camera and use positive body language; Rehearse to build confidence and manage anxiety; Know and organize what you are going to say; Be...
Great Big Story
Keeping Martin Luther King Jrs Dream Alive
Stephon Ferguson shares his unique journey of embodying the spirit and message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through performance. As he travels worldwide, Ferguson channels the essence of Dr. King's speeches, resonating with audiences...
Seven Dimensions
Leap out of Loneliness
Learn about the impact of loneliness and how it affects health and wellbeing; Understand how to get out of a loneliness rut; Discover that people are more receptive than you might expect; Learn ways to make a connection with others;
Great Big Story
Giving Artists With Disabilities a Space to Thrive
Step into the world of Creative Growth Art Center, where art becomes the universal language bridging the gap between ability and disability. Discover the transformative power of creativity as artists with disabilities express their...
Great Big Story
The Sound Master
Read about Emily Lazar, the first woman to break into the male-dominated field of audio mastering and earn a Grammy nomination.
Curated Video
Advancements in Medical Technology: From X-Rays to Bionic Limbs and Beyond
The video explores groundbreaking advancements in the field of surgery, from thought-controlled artificial arms to facial transplants and spinal reattachments. It delves into the history of X-rays and the future of surgery with robotic...
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Introducing Offro and Mosro: The Future of Security Patrols
Meet Offro and Mosro, the cutting-edge security robots patrolling the streets of Brussels. Equipped with advanced surveillance capabilities, including exterior surveillance on any terrain, these robots assist security agents in...
Great Big Story
Meet the Epic Voice Behind Movie Trailers
Get an insider's look into the world of a famous voiceover artist and his intriguing journey
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Communication in India: Script Mail Innovation
The video discusses the continued popularity of handwritten letters in India due to the ability to write in local scripts. It highlights the limited access to computers for non-English speakers and introduces Script Mail, a revolutionary...
Wonderscape
Understanding Diction: Character Voices in Literature
This video examines the literary device of diction, highlighting how the choice of words and speech style of characters in a story can reveal their personalities and backgrounds. It uses examples from "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by...
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NLP & Hypnosis: What is the Milton Model?
The Milton Model is like an inverse of the Meta Model that we saw in an earlier video. Its purpose is to open up the mind to alternative possibilities. And the main way it does this is by being artfully vague!
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Cold Calling to Get a Sales Appointment
In the professional world, cold calling is not about making the sale, but to move you one step closer. And the most frequent first step is to get an appointment.
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Avoid Leaking Authority and Giving up Gravitas
In other videos on Gravitas, I've spoken about acquiring authority. In this last video of the series, I talk briefly about how to avoid leaking authority.
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Speaking with the Voice of Authority: How it Builds Gravitas
After body language, the next biggest impact on your gravitas and authority is how you speak: the words you use and how you say them. Your objective is to acquire the voice of authority: to have people want to hear what you say and pay...
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Matching & Mirroring: How to Influence by Building Rapport
In a way, Rapport is an example of Reciprocation – which we looked at in the last video. However, it is about the reciprocation of movement and posture, gesture and expression, and words and speech. And, it will introduce us to the key...
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Confidence - 10 Tips to Act with Confidence
You want to come across as confident. And it's a vital component of your personal and professional success and wellbeing. So how can you act with confidence? In this video, I'll give you 10 great tips.
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Attending Meetings - Reduce Wasted Meeting Time
We all know how much time gets wasted in meetings. And when it's your time; it hurts! So, what can you do about it? In this video, I'll suggest 14 ways you can reduce wasted meeting time.
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How to Build Rapport (Develop your Charisma)
Becoming likeable and having the charisma to attract people to you depends in large part on your ability to build rapport with people. So, in this video, I'll discuss how to build rapport.. and how not to.