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Guest Speaker Jason Taylor

I was thrilled to have Jason Taylor speak to my Effective Speaking class at The Art Institute of Phoenix last night. Jason told how he was shot in the head and…

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business communication

Tip No. 11: Speaking Without Fear

What happens if you get nervous or slip up in the middle of your speech? In previous posts, we've presented tips to help calm nerves before you begin speaking, but what…

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business communication

Tip No. 10: Getting Rid of Fear Moments Before You Speak

It's natural to be a little nervous just before you begin to perform any sort of public speaking. Even if you're not particularly scared to speak, adrenaline may increase in…

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business communication

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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“Good communication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after.” ~ Anne Lindbergh

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business communication

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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business presentations

No. 1 Fear: Public Speaking

Are you afraid of public speaking? Well, you're not alone, as illustrated in the humorous clip above from Jerry Seinfeld. Year after year, the fear of public speaking ranks No.…

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TED Talks Parody

I love TED Talks but this is a hysterically funny must-see parody for anyone who does public speaking or business presentations.

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Paul Barton presenting to a workshop group

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