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Is it all decided in seconds?

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Is it all decided in seconds? — SHR, Bern
Is it all decided in seconds? — SHR, Bern

Is it all decided in seconds? — what studies show, and what they don't.

The research

Ambady and Rosenthal (1993, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology): 30-second silent clips predicted end-of-term teacher ratings.

The limit

University teaching context. (our executive and employee training programmes)

Is it all decided in seconds? — SHR, Bern — Berne
Is it all decided in seconds? — SHR, Bern — Berne

Practical check in Bern

Film your first 30 seconds and review them muted. To go further: explore the Public Speaking & Impact training in Bern, or browse our executive and employee training programmes in Switzerland.

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Public Speaking & Impact training in Bern — in practice
Public Speaking & Impact training in Bern — in practice
Public Speaking & Impact training in Bern — hands-on workshop
Public Speaking & Impact training in Bern — hands-on workshop
Public Speaking & Impact training in Bern — on the ground
Public Speaking & Impact training in Bern — on the ground

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