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“There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave.” ~ Dale Carnegie

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“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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business communication

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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business communication

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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Tip #3: A Jedi Mind Trick to Boost Confidence

By Paul Barton I visited a call center once that was operated by the airline I was working for at the time. I noticed that each of the workstations had…

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The Longest Pause?

“Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech.” ~ Martin Fraquhar Tupper By Paul Barton We talked about the power of the pause in Tip No. 2. This video clip of Israeli…

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Tip #2: The Power of the Pause

“The most precious things in speech are the pauses.” – Sir Ralph Richardson Sometimes, saying nothing at all can speak volumes. A well-timed pause can be one of the most important…

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