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by Lisa Braithwaite, M.A. - 2007-04-04
Whether you're speaking to a large group in an auditorium, or a small group in a conference room, your voice is your most important tool as a speaker. To use your voice for maximum impact and make you...
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by Leon Edward - 2007-04-03
The fear of public speaking is very real for a lot of people. It actually ranks so high on the list that it has been shown that the fear of death actually takes a back seat to it.At some point in your...
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by L. Benjamin - 2007-03-29
Waiting for “Subway 52” and don’t know how to get on? Fear of speaking can affect business success. You will eventually lose momentum to sustain higher achievements if you settle wit...
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by Deon Du Plessis - 2007-03-17
The fear of public speaking is a fear that is much more common that you might think. To a certain degree we all share this fear since we all have two primal fears in common. These two interrelated fea...
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by Peter Fogel - 2007-03-15
Persuasive public speaking is all about connecting with your audience. One of the quickest ways to heighten your audience connection is to use a theatre acting technique called 'Breaking the Fourth ...
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by Jag Senghera - 2007-03-14
What is Charisma?The word 'charisma' comes from the Greek word meaning 'gift', or 'divine favor'. It's that indefinable quality of being an attraction magnet; you just want to look at, listen and feel...
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by Avnex Co. - 2007-03-14
“Honey, I think the world is flat”. This is the lovely say of Thomas Friedman to his wife in the best selling book in 2005 “The World Is Flat”. No need to explain more to...
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by V Velasco - 2007-03-13
Does speaking in public leave you tongue-tied? Do you stumble over your words? Do you want to learn how to speak more eloquently in front of a crowed?Here’s a simple tip for getting ...
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by Jim Peterson - 2007-03-12
Looking for speech topics? Don't know what to talk about? No sweat! I will show you how to find good ideas for a speech. Just follow the six steps, and in the end you have developed a speech topic tha...
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by Paul Vann - 2007-03-12
There is a secret in the public speaking industry that needs to get out. The secret is for you to be more of your real self.In other words, if you want to be successful on the platform as a public spe...
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by DALE SIMMONS - 2007-03-11
You have decided to launch your new speaking career, but how do you market yourself? Remember, you now have to become a marketing person as well! Even if you are represented by an agency, a...
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by Jeannette Kavanagh - 2007-03-11
In most instances when you’re hired to make a presentation to a group, the group will behave in a civilised manner. Being realistic however, sometimes that won’t be the case. For example, ...
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by Randall E. Rhodes - 2007-03-11
Reducing speech anxiety, particularly when having to address individuals or groups, can be accomplished in several ways.Tip #1: First practice your speech in front of a mirror. Get used to hearing you...
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by Jeannette Kavanagh - 2007-03-11
Every audience is unique and deserves a unique approach. So in as short a space of time as possible, learn as much as possible about who'll be listening to you. Their ages, gender breakdown, edu...
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by Jeannette Kavanagh - 2007-03-10
FIRST : IF YOU DON’T FEEL CALM, FAKE IT. That’s right. If you cannot be genuinely cool, calm and confident yet, I’m going to show you how to pretend you are. H...
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by Tommy Yan - 2007-03-10
It was Wednesday, 10:45 on a cold, overcast San Francisco morning. I was up next to give a three-minute talk on anything that came to mind. Nothing structured, rehearsed or memorized. It was ad lib&md...
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by Judy Ringer - 2007-03-09
As a professional singer and speaker, I'm often asked if I still get nervous in front of an audience. I do. But I've learned to use my nervous energy – and minimize its impact. I practice ...
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by Daniel Gillogly - 2007-03-06
"3 Ways to Ruin Your Speaking or Singing Voice for Life"If somebody told me, “Go out there and ruin your voice for the rest of your life”, I could do it in less than 1 year. ...
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by Paul Downing - 2007-03-05
Design: At the design stage you need to identify the purpose and aim of your training. Why are you considering training? What is the need? Is there a shortfall in the skills level in your organisation...
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by Bronwyn Ritchie - 2007-03-04
Your voice is a powerful tool in creating the success of your speeches and presentations. Just on its own, it can make or break your public speaking. Use these five tips to learn how to harness the ...