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Tip No. 9: Be the Host, Not the Guest
Much of the fear of public speaking is about how you feel. Put yourself in this mindset: you are the host, not a guest. You will be less anxious if…
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Public Speaking Students Learn Skills for the Real World
It was exciting and inspiring to see so many of my former public speaking students graduate this week from Brown Mackie College in Phoenix. Following the ceremony, I had the…
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Tip No. 8: Preparation Helps Reduce Fear
In my 20-year career working at six major corporations, I witnessed many people who were passed over for promotions. Many found their ideas were not taken seriously. They just didn't seem like "management material."…
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Tip #7: Develop a Thesis Statement
“If you can’t write your message in a sentence, you can’t say it in an hour.” ~ Dianna Booher When you are preparing a speech or business presentation, take the time…
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Quotable Quotes
“The best way to conquer stage fright is to know what you’re talking about.” ~ Michael H. Mescon
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What to Do About Your ‘Ums’ and ‘Ahs’
Should you do everything possible to eliminate “ums” and “ahs” from your speaking? Some organizations and public speaking trainers go to great lengths to eradicate them. They charge fines, ring…
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Tip #6: Remove Distractions
“The success of your presentation will be judged not by the knowledge you send but by what the listener receives.” ~ Lilly Walters Nervous ticks make you look less confident and…
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Tip #5: The Best Speeches are Stories
“You can speak well if your tongue can deliver the message of your heart.” ~ John Ford The best speeches are stories. And the best stories are from your heart. The…
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Tip #4: When Does a Speech Begin?
“90% of how well the talk will go is determined before the speaker steps on the platform.” ~ Somers White When does a speech begin? Answer: The moment you get the…
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A Little Authentic Mr. Chicken in All of Us
I first saw legendary comedic actor Don Knotts present this hilarious "hero" speech in the above movie clip when "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken" debuted in 1966. I was only…
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