So Youre Going to Make a Speech
What Do I Talk About?Start by asking yourself three questions:1. Who is my audience? (What do I know about the corporate culture or collective personality of the group?)2. What do they want or need to know from me?3. How long can or should I talk?Where Do I Get Material?If you're... Read More
Speak to Be Heard and Understood
Use your voice to your advantage. One of your main tools as a trainer is your voice, and you should be aware of several of its characteristics.1. Training requires a bit more Volume than your natural speaking voice; speak loud enough to meet the situation. Then, there's pitch; the variance... Read More
Make Your Talks Pay: Have People Stand In Line Eager Give You Their Business Card
If you've ever been on stage, doing a talk or presentation then you'll know how often this happens...The audience is full of people that are just right for your business. You do the best talk of your life. They laugh at your jokes. Agree with your ideas and ask lots... Read More
Fear
FearOf what am I afraid, you ask. Of myself, I answer. The self I have hidden deep down inside, the one I'm afraid you won't like, the one I sometimes don't like either.I'm afraid that parts of this self will rise to the surface and I won't be able to... Read More
Making Transitions
Ever notice how smoothly some speakers or writers move you through their speech or memo? It seems they effortlessly take you from start to finish without making you strain to follow.Yet, while the reading may be effortless, the writing probably took some extra work and attention to detail. In fact,... Read More
Lose Stagefright Over Your Lunch Hour
While teaching a two-day Speaking Confidence program to a group of 25 government secretaries, I wanted to give them practice using their personal experience to help others. So I gave them a simple assignment to ponder over their lunch hour: Think of a lesson they'd learned in life and share... Read More
What to Do When an Audience Member Disagrees With You
Some people enjoy drawing attention to themselves by trying to trip you up on a fact or statistic during your presentation. A few will find something you say threatening to their secure view of the universe and want you to know that " You are dead wrong!!" When this happens... Read More
Fear!
I am terrified of heights. The thought of skydiving, for example makes my stomach do somersaults. I am also very nervous about closed spaces, claustrophobia. People and what they are afraid of is a fascinating subject. Fear itself is a funny thing. For example, in a survey respondents indicated that... Read More
How to Use your Inner Circle
Who do you know that knows that you speak?There is a famous saying "It is not who you know but who knows you!" This is so true. Take a look at who you know and also at others at your place of business, or clients that you have worked with... Read More
Speech Coach?s Tips to Public Speaking Success
It is inevitable that at times during our careers or personal lives; we will be required to provide a presentation or public speech to a group of people. Perhaps the group is a group of peers; perhaps the audience will be senior or top-level management; perhaps the group will be... Read More
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Trust in Training: Societys Effect on an Audience
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The Ps and Qs of Public Speaking
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Conversationally Speaking
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Dont Judge an Audience by its Stare
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Poised for Success: How Developing Self-Awareness Can Improve Your Presentations
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15 Ways for Speakers to Earn More Profits
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Get Real
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To Insure Success in Speaking: Anticipate
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How To Write Powerful Presentations, Speeches And Talks
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Directing Voiceovers: Dont Be, Do!
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13 Publicity Tips for Professional Speakers
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Speech Training - Building Your Voice, Tips from a Professional
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Time Management
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You Too Can Be A Public Speaker
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No More Stagefright - Have Fun Speaking!
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Voice Coaching - Training Your Voice to Give Better Presentations
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The Ten Ps of Dealing with Questions
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Speak With a Relaxed Body and Mind
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Top 7 Ways to Succeed in the Business of Speaking
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How to Use your Inner Circle
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How Authors Can Get a Free Promotional Tour
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Speaker Partnership Offers Trade Show Value
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For Speakers: Ten Tips on How to Increase Your Fees
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Analyzing Your Audience and Assessing Comprehension Through Feedback
Aside from fielding and asking questions, there are other ways... Read More
Getting on the Speakers List
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Be a Guest Speaker and Attract Business
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How To Make A Blue Ribbon Presentation Every Time
You can make a Blue Ribbon presentation each and every... Read More
Public Speaking Tips: Lessons From Former US President Ronald Reagan
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Fear
FearOf what am I afraid, you ask. Of myself, I... Read More
7 Sure Fire Ways To Overcome Stage Fright When Speaking Or Performing
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Speaking Body Language
I observed an almost surreal event when I was a... Read More
What to Do When an Audience Member Disagrees With You
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Will Speak for Food - Using Free Speeches to Attract Customers
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Be a Guest Speaker and Attract Business
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10 Worst Tips To Give A Speaker
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13 Publicity Tips for Professional Speakers
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Five Tips for Overcoming Public Speaking Nerves
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How Well Do You Speak?
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Speech Writing Secrets Of President Bill Clinton
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Giving Your Audience Great Benefits
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12 Ways to be a Confident Public Speaker
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The Best Practical Tips for Overcoming Stage Fright
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How To Use Microphones
Microphones are designed to help your voice, not replace it.... Read More
The Ten Ps of Dealing with Questions
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Ten Speech Tips for Writing Powerful and Persuasive Presentation
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Boost Your Confidence, Credibility, and Career
There's one skill you can develop that will boost your... Read More
Are You Talking the Talk?
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How to Build Respect with Your Audience: Positive Thinking and Outhouse Eyes
Do you believe in natural laws? Laws like:? What goes... Read More
Getting Results from Your Writing & Speaking
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Public Speaking: Getting the Room Set-up Right
I don't know why it is, but no matter how... Read More
Presentation Skills Without PowerPoint
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Knowing Your Boundaries
While delivering a speech, it is clear that we will... Read More
Does Uptalk Make you Upchuck?
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Ethics in Speaking: A Practical Point of View
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What Makes A Great Presenter?
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How to Become a More Persuasive Speaker: A Systems Approach
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Top 7 Ways to Succeed in the Business of Speaking
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Let Your Appearance Speak for You, Not Against You!
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Ten Tips on Speaking with Authority and Power
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A Powerful Vocabulary Will Transform Your Life
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Speak With E?s Part 2
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Demand Dignity in Public Speaking Training
Mandy*, a bright, attractive professional woman, had a fear of... Read More
Foreign Translations of Your Talk - How Do You Ensure Your Message is Delivered Properly?
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Speakers Learn How to Define Your Niche
This is one of the hardest things speakers have to... Read More
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