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Facts alone won't cut it. Emotion, image, logic, and promise are the things of which compelling communications are made. This is true in all forms of communication including writing and speechmaking.
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Facts alone won't cut it. Emotion, image, logic, and promise are the things of which compelling communications are made. This is true in all forms of communication including writing and speechmaking.
Mark Twain's humorous quote about public speaking is pretty close to the truth based on the hundreds of people I've taught and coached. I work with leaders who don't want speaking…
Some people practice for an upcoming speech by reciting the speech over and over while pacing about a private room in private. They get the content down well using this method.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“Good communication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after.” ~ Anne Lindbergh
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…
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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