Speech Rate and Perceived Argument Strength
Faster speech boosts credibility until it obscures argument quality.
Yuki Ferreira-Santos
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Yuki Ferreira-Santos
Yuki began her career producing corporate training content for a major consulting firm, then moved into editorial work covering the design of learning experiences. She is particularly interested in how digital and game-based mechanics are reshaping professional development.
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Transfer of Speaking Skills Across Contexts
Fluency, not anxiety, is the speaking skill that actually transfers to new contexts.
Yuki Ferreira-Santos
Feedback Specificity and Communication Skill Gains
Specific feedback tied to observable moments drives measurable gains in communication skills.
Yuki Ferreira-Santos
Deliberate Practice Applied to Verbal Communication Skills
Most people's communication practice fails the five criteria that actually build skill.
Yuki Ferreira-Santos
Spaced Repetition for Retaining Verbal Habits
Spaced repetition works for verbal skills the same way it builds any other habit.
Yuki Ferreira-Santos