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The Magnificent Magic of Metaphorical Speech

Metaphors and analogies are a powerful way for a public speaker or business presenter to communicate complex concepts to their audiences. Metaphorical language can increase understanding, make concepts more relatable,…

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Correct Mispronounced Words

By Paul Barton Throughout my career, I've occasionally encountered a business professional who had one particular word that they consistently mispronounced. These were intelligent people who otherwise were well-spoken. But…

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Audiences Like Vocal Variety

Is it best to talk slow or talk fast when giving a business presentation? Is it best to talk loud or soft when public speaking? How about your pitch, low…

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PowerPoint Tip: Use Blank Slides Instead of Filler

Sometimes fewer is better. Sometimes nothing means a lot. Sometimes, you don't need to have a PowerPoint slide to go with each and every point in your presentation. It's easy…

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Top Public Speaking Blogs

What are the very best public speaking blogs on the web? Well, this one for starters. That's according to the fine folks at Feedspot who list the Top 52 public…

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Pack a Powerful Presentation Punch with The Power of Three

Small, medium, large. Past, present, future. On your marks, get set..GO! We like hearing things in threes. Our brains are hardwired for them. After all, we count to three before…

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What’s on Your Final Slide?

What’s on the last slide in your business presentation? For many, it’s a slide that says “Thank You!” Well, that’s simply not as powerful or as useful for your audience…

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Getting Just the Right Volume

How loud should you talk without a microphone in a room full of people? Here's how to determine just the right volume so that you can influence and persuade your…

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Using Data to Tell Your Story

By Michele Trent Public Speaking Coach Facts and figures don’t lie. However, they also do not necessarily tell the whole store. When you present data, you select the facts and…

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The Power of Your Words

By Michele Trent Phoenix Public Speaking Coach After having spent a summer studying for and then attending an intensive Neuro-Linguistic Programming Certification Training, I am clearer now than ever about…

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