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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Energize your mind with inspirational writing exercises
- Feeling uninspired? Like you're stuck in a rut with your writing?Free your inner creativity by trying some exercises to invigorate your writing.As I said in my article Stimulate Your Writing With Some Creative Exercises at - http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art289.aspThe benefit of attempting any of ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Exposing your expertise
- Writing and leveraging articles is my most successful strategy for promoting my Website and my speaking and consulting services. Visitors to your site from targeted articles tend to be higher quality leads than those from search engines, and potential buyers like to see that you're published in many credible outlets. Here are my recommendations to implement this strategy: 1. Write th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top 10 benefits of submitting articles to e-zines
- When I started Ezine-In-A-Box I wanted to help people publish their own email newsletter without writing a single word. However, there are many benefits to writing articles and submitting them to other ezines. Below is 10 good reasons you should be writing and submitting articles to ezines.1. You'll brand your web site, business and yourself by submitting articles to e-zines. You could incl...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Public speaking - how to make your next speech count
- Along with the opening two minutes of a speech, the final part of a speech, known as a 'closer' is equally important. Research shows most people remember the closing remarks most.Nick Morgan in his book 'Working the Room' believes 'the only reason to give a speech is to change the world'.He's right as the essence of speech making is to move people to action.So how can you have...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The top four ways to get audience involvement in a presentation
- In the thousands of speeches I've heard very few presenters truly engage and involve the audience.Remember, even the most disciplined and attentive of audiences will switch off after 20 minutes.It never ceases to amaze me how many highly intelligent people, who are experts in their field, end up being poor presenters.They usually have a pattern to their speech. A nervous start...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Speech presenting - seven ways to tailor your speech to the audience
- Every speech has an audience and every audience is different. Tailoring your next speech to its audience is as important as the content in the speech. So how do you connect with an audience so your message matches their expectations, wants and needs and you get your message across effectively.Here are the Seven Strategies to Target Your Business Presentation Message With Laser-Like Precisio...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Public speaking: getting the room set-up right
- I don't know why it is, but no matter how carefully I brief a hotel on the room set-up I want for my seminars, workshops and training meetings, more often than not when I arrive, they have provided a standard hotel room set up. What I find even more alarming is the number of times that I attend a meeting either as a guest speaker or audience member to find that the meeting planner or speaker has n...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Voice coaching - training your voice to give better presentations
- Picture a cool crisp autumn morning in the wide open farming lands in the Great Southern region of Western Australia at Wagin, home of the annual Wagin Woolarama and Giant Ram.Imagine a white metal caravan with brown carpet on the inside walls fitted out as a outside broadcast van on a dusty, damp road by the edge of a large green football oval. The smell of freshly cooked donuts wafts past...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ten speech tips for writing powerful and persuasive presentation
- Have you ever had to give a speech?Do you remember that feeling? A knot in the stomach, sweaty palms and a panic attack!Not a very pleasant experience. And yet, I'm sure your speech was a success because 90 per cent of a typical audience want the speaker to succeed.Yet according to The Book of Lists, speaking in public is one of our greatest fears.Much of this anxiety i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to gracefully leave after a seminar or speech when someone is hogging your time!
- Meeting planners know the value of meticulous planning. They are responsible for selecting and contracting with the speaker, promoting the event, booking the hotel for the speaker, arranging transportation for the speaker and ensuring that the facilities are set up perfectly on the day of the seminar, writing and presenting an introduction of the speaker. Whew! With so many advance details to cons...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How authors can get a free promotional tour
- I was a celebrity lecture agent in the college and university market for over seven years. During that time, I have received hundreds of requests for authors to speak. My standard answer was always "Authors write, but they don't speak!"This motto was obviously from the old school of lecture agents! Today hundreds of authors are promoting their books through lectures on college campuses. The...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Speech making - reasons why people dont listen
- Making a speech seems simple. You speak, others listen. However this isn't always the case, in fact one of the biggest challenges for speakers is getting their audience listen. If you have to make a speech - you want it to be memorable and successful. If you understand why people don't listen, you will be more successful at getting them to listen!Here are nine reasons why people don't liste...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Speech tips - ten things to remember when accepting an award
- Many people are recognised for their work, industry, sporting or community achievements.The giving of awards by associations, businesses and groups helps recognise achievers and excellence.In many cases recipients of awards are asked to give a small acceptance speech.But, according to the Book of Lists, the number one fear in the Western World is the fear of speaking in public...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Speech training - building your voice, tips from a professional
- Having a clear and confident voice is an essential business skill to be an effective leader, manager and communicator.Whether you are presenting in front of a group, performing in the media or speaking on the phone a good voice can be a great asset.Here are 10 tips on developing a more confident and persuasive voice.1. Build Clarity by Warming Up.The human face can pull...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to write and deliver an outstanding speech - using the pepp talk forumla
- I learned my craft as a speaker a long time ago, and I have kept on learning and practicing it every day for the past 30 years. That's the thing about any talent, you have to practice if you want excel. I was also lucky; I learned my craft in the days "BP" ? Before PowerPoint. You might think today that PowerPoint makes it easier ? not at all. PowerPoint in my experience is the reason wh...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Giving presentations: public speaking secrets in a nutshell
- A high level manager contacted me in a panic. He was upset that his supervisor had asked him to give an important presentation in three days. He needed help - fast.Occasional speech-givers make many errors. Three that are very common are poor speech-writing, inadequate knowledge of the topic, and undeveloped presentation skills.When writing a speech, think of it from the listener's p...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Make your talks pay: have people stand in line eager give you their business card
- If you've ever been on stage, doing a talk or presentation then you'll know how often this happens...The audience is full of people that are just right for your business. You do the best talk of your life. They laugh at your jokes. Agree with your ideas and ask lots of useful questions. You've really got these people interested and the room is buzzing with energy.Then, as your spot e...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Public speaking for scaredy cats
- Business communications researchers have studied the phenomenon of stage fright experienced by would-be public speakers. Let me summarize most of the findings in very down-to-earth terms: Most people would rather die than stand up before an audience and deliver a speech.To suggest that these individuals are as "nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs" may be ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A simple guide to writing (and giving) a speech
- Nearly as dreaded as snakes and spiders, public speaking ranks high in causing fear in many of us.Whether your motivation is a desire to learn or simple necessity, here is a really simple guide to writing and giving a speech. Your Topic: is this speech about something already know? Then take a blank piece of paper and write down as many facts as you can think about this subject. Put them ra...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Speech writing secrets of president bill clinton
- Speaking in public can be a powerful way to build a business. It can help raise the profile of your business, generate new leads and create greater profits. But speaking in public can be nervewracking and seriously stressful for first timers. Writing a speech can be a major challenge, especially for technical writers.We can all learn from watching professional speakers.I have achieve...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The little-known speechwriting secrets that won george w bush the us election
- He's been accused of "mangling the language, destroying its meaning by avoiding the use of verbs, twisting nouns into verbs, and endlessly repeating phrases until they become zombified" (Source:'Bush and Blair accused of mangling English' by Kate Kelland, Reuters.com.uk, Mon 15 November, 2004 12:50).But despite this George W Bush has become the first Republican president to win re-election ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A powerful vocabulary will transform your life
- Studies show that your word-power determines your earning power, that your skill in self-expression determines your status in life.The link between your vocabulary and your income is universally recognized. Researchers have discovered that college students with the lowest vocabulary scores usually end up in the lowest income group. So, if you wish to maximize your earning power, it is clear...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 7 sure fire ways to overcome stage fright when speaking or performing
- Prayer or Meditation: If you're a believer you can pray if you are not at least take time to clear your mind and meditate. (On clearing your mind) A short prayer for God to guide you and give you the right words can't ever hurt. God has promised to give believers words even when they are under a heavy persecution; Mt 10:19. Why wouldn't he also help when there isn't any persecution? He would. Obvi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Opening your speech
- Imagine yourself at mission control; 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 - Speak!When the space shuttle blasts off - those first few seconds of lift are critical. It comprises a small portion of the total journey, yet if someone errors - they crash and burn. The beginning of your speech is much the same. If you error in the opening your speech will crash and burn.The mission of your...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Boost your confidence, credibility, and career
- There's one skill you can develop that will boost your confidence, credibility and career. It's public speaking. If the very thought makes you queasy, you're not alone. For some people, only death is more frightening. For others, death is preferable. Are you the latter? Avoiding the spotlight? Suffering not just butterflies but sheer panic? Dry mouth? Shaking hands? Flushed or pale face? If this s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Trust in training: societys effect on an audience
- It is important to be continually aware that a person usually will not be consciously aware of how and why they are reacting, yet even if they knew, they wouldn't tell you. Society conditions people to hide their true inner drives and motives especially from those close to them (or even to themselves). Only when they are assured - both intellectually and emotionally - that it is safe to do so, wil...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dont judge an audience by its stare
- Don't Prejudge A Situation: In the areas of emotions and feelings, it is important to avoid the natural human tendency to take situations at their face value no matter how practiced one is in making presentations.You May Be Surprised: Our emotions cause us to prejudge an audience, often in direct contradiction to the facts. For example, in a recent presentation, one trainer continually scan...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Performance feedback: why were scared and how not to be
- Effective communication is not a one-way street. It involves an interaction between the sender and the receiver. The responsibility for this interaction is assumed by both parties. The speaker can solicit feedback and adjust the message accordingly. The listener can summarize what was said for the speaker and continually practice the empathetic process.Feedback is a major source of informat...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Analyzing your audience and assessing comprehension through feedback
- Aside from fielding and asking questions, there are other ways of analyzing audience attention and feedback. Unfortunately most trainers are unaware of these methods or feel audience analysis is not really all that effective or important. Nothing could be further from the truth. Analysis is the main tool for what is known as the "functional approach" this dictates that you always seek to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Speak to be heard and understood
- Use your voice to your advantage. One of your main tools as a trainer is your voice, and you should be aware of several of its characteristics.1. Training requires a bit more Volume than your natural speaking voice; speak loud enough to meet the situation. Then, there's pitch; the variance in your voice. Avoid a monotone or patterned pitch, which often is a result of memorization and sounds...