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Public Speaking Tip #44: Graciously Accept Laughs and Applause

When your audience is laughing at your quip or clapping their approval of your key point, let them conclude before continuing with your presentation. By rejoining your presentation too soon, they won't be able…

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Public Speaking via Teleprompter

My public speaking students at the Art Institute of Phoenix had fun this week learning how to speak using a teleprompter. They read from my famous "4Ps assessment script" that…

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7 Ways to Engage Your Virtual Audience

By Dhariana Lozano Guest Blogger Keeping a virtual audience engaged can seem like a daunting task. They can see you, but for the most part, you won’t be able to…

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Public Speaking Tip #43: Energize Your Presentation

If you're a low-energy public speaker, here are a few tips to add a little "umph" to your speeches or business presentations. I believe there are three aspects of public speaking…

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How to Write Your Bio

By Sean Buvala Guest Blogger All public speakers eventually get asked to write “a bio for the program.” With more than 100,000 searches per month for the phrase “how to…

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Quotable Quote: FDR on Public Speaking

Franklin D. Roosevelt's once gave this advice on public speaking: "Be sincere. Be brief. Be seated." FDR's advice is spot on, especially for today's audiences who seem to value authenticity and…

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Lightboard Videos

I had a great time today making some lightboard videos for my public speaking coaching clients and students. These will be a great supplement to our in-person sessions. You can…

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Blueprint for Public Speaking Success

Phoenix Public Speaking Principal Consultant Paul Barton will discuss exactly what it takes to be an effective public speaker and business presenter in the "Blueprint for Public Speaking Success" talk…

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The Difference Between and Podium and a Lectern

Many folks use the words "podium" and "lectern" interchangeably when talking about public speaking and business presentations. The two words actually refer to two very different things. A podium is…

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