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Intern’s Presentation Nightmare Turns Out OK
http://tinyurl.com/o628h69 This scenario had all the makings of a disaster in the first 5 minutes but ultimately worked out in that the deal wasn’t lost. There are lots of lessons to be...
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How Is Ending A Relationship Like Ending A Speech?
When you think about it, writing a speech parallels a lot of the other actions in our lives. For example, let’s compare ending a relationship to ending a speech. In a relationship, you start...
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Are Stories Really Necessary?
In my recent university public speaking class, I asked my students to give a “reflective” speech; a story about a powerful experience they had. I didn’t expect every one of us to have tears in our eyes...
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My 5 Most Popular Public Speaking Tips in 2012
#1: This is a public speaking tip for women (and some men), and often younger speakers. Often you (they) use a different kind of language. They come across as being more tentative, hedging, and using...
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How To Make New Year’s Resolutions For Giving A Speech
The Mayan calendar might have ended but the world did not, so the likelihood that you’re going to have to give a speech at some point is still pretty high. Here’s an easy way to make your New Year’s...
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How To Relax Before Your Presentation: Cool Phone App
Do you get nervous before giving a presentation or just find yourself anxious during the day? I just downloaded a great phone app that I love. There’s a choice of 5 relaxation sounds, and you can set...
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If You’re Interviewing For Jobs, You’re Giving A Presentation
When you’re interviewing for jobs, you’re giving a presentation – about YOU! Though it’s not the same as giving a speech, an interview and a cover letter to your resume are presentations about what you...
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How To Be A Charismatic Speaker With 12 Simple Techniques
Can you learn to be a charismatic speaker or is that something you’re born with? When I ask my students what makes a memorable speaker, they always say “someone with charisma,” but they talk about it...
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Pitfalls Of A Group Presentation
Thanks to my son for providing the material for this blog. He’s a high school junior who just gave a group presentation in his American History class. When he hopped in the car today, I asked how it...
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5 Speechwriting Lessons From President Obama’s First Inaugural Speech
What I like about this article is the paragraph-by-paragraph analysis of President Obama’s message and the useful techniques he’s used. The actual text is reprinted here and you can see the video of...
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Intern’s Presentation Nightmare Turns Out OK
http://tinyurl.com/o628h69 This scenario had all the makings of a disaster in the first 5 minutes but ultimately worked out in that the deal wasn’t lost. There are lots of lessons to be...
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How Is Ending A Relationship Like Ending A Speech?
When you think about it, writing a speech parallels a lot of the other actions in our lives. For example, let’s compare ending a relationship to ending a speech. In a relationship, you start...
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Are Stories Really Necessary?
In my recent university public speaking class, I asked my students to give a “reflective” speech; a story about a powerful experience they had. I didn’t expect every one of us to have tears in our eyes...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My 5 Most Popular Public Speaking Tips in 2012
#1: This is a public speaking tip for women (and some men), and often younger speakers. Often you (they) use a different kind of language. They come across as being more tentative, hedging, and using...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How To Make New Year’s Resolutions For Giving A Speech
The Mayan calendar might have ended but the world did not, so the likelihood that you’re going to have to give a speech at some point is still pretty high. Here’s an easy way to make your New Year’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How To Relax Before Your Presentation: Cool Phone App
Do you get nervous before giving a presentation or just find yourself anxious during the day? I just downloaded a great phone app that I love. There’s a choice of 5 relaxation sounds, and you can set...
View ArticleClik here to view.
If You’re Interviewing For Jobs, You’re Giving A Presentation
When you’re interviewing for jobs, you’re giving a presentation – about YOU! Though it’s not the same as giving a speech, an interview and a cover letter to your resume are presentations about what you...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How To Be A Charismatic Speaker With 12 Simple Techniques
Can you learn to be a charismatic speaker or is that something you’re born with? When I ask my students what makes a memorable speaker, they always say “someone with charisma,” but they talk about it...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pitfalls Of A Group Presentation
Thanks to my son for providing the material for this blog. He’s a high school junior who just gave a group presentation in his American History class. When he hopped in the car today, I asked how it...
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Are You A Substance Abuser? Shocking Study About Internet Addiction!
Earlier this year, Chinese researchers published a study that found that the brains of Internet addicts look very similar to the brains of drug and alcohol addicts. The study built on earlier research...
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