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7 Steps to an Awesome Q&A
Public speakers and business presenters know that adding a Q&A to their talk can be a great way to get instant feedback from their audience, engage an audience in a…
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5 Manuscript Speech Tips
We like presentations that are delivered without fear, and without a script. But, if you find yourself in a public speaking circumstance where you need to read from a prepared…
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4 Speech Structures Beyond ‘Intro, Body, Conclusion’
Every speech and every business presentation should be built upon a solid structure to keep you on point and on time, and to help the audience make sense of what…
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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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