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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - For speaking ease, forgive your younger self
- I love the Disney movie The Kid with Bruce Willis. In it he plays a stressed-out, high-power image consultant. He wears expensive suits, lives in a chic, elegantly furnished home and has all the money he can spend. His biggest challenge comes when a young boy--his younger self--comes to stay with him. He doesn't recognize himself at first, but then comes to see that he can heal himself by comforti...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ethics in speaking: a practical point of view
- Often managers have to deliver presentations with unpleasant content. The vice president has to announce that there is a hiring freeze or a downsizing. The human resource director speaks to the employees about a benefits package with fewer benefits. Because executives are often speaking in difficult situations, the more credibility they can develop, the more the content will be considered and acce...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Know your audience
- What is worse than wearing a tuxedo to an event when everyone else is attending in shorts?I have said the same thing over and over again: before you attend the event, get to know the audience. If the audience is not right for you, you may attend, but it is unlikely that you will gain any new business. If on the other hand, you want to attend just to form new relationships with others in the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you talking the talk?
- "More learning occurs through emotion than through intellect" C.S. LewisEven Hillary Clinton needs presentation skills. In an article in the NY Post the headline read Rookie Orator is Learning to Talk the Talk.Hillary hs benefitted from public speaking tips from her fellow Senators.Accused of being monotone, they told her to "spice up" her style or risk putting he...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Conversationally speaking
- "Would you like to say a few words?" How many of us dread that request? The thought of speaking off the cuff can terrify even veteran speakers. But what about the ability to give a prepared speech and sound natural?As a speech coach, I see hundreds of people who are wedded to their words. Like Linus clutching his blanket, they won't let go of their script. The result can be a pres...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Speaking one-to-one
- Speaking to an individual is different from the group experience. Whether you are training someone, selling, coaching, or asking for a raise, here are some tips for speaking one-to-one.? Eliminate distractions. Choose a comfortable setting-perhaps your office or a conference room with good lighting. Block off distracting window views and minimize interruptions. Clear the table of clutter....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - For speakers: ten tips on how to increase your fees
- One of the most important tools speakers use is their FEE SCHEDULE. Here are ten tips to help you increase your attractiveness and income, while communicating exactly what you offer and clarify your fees for your programs, products, and services.1. Change the title. Previously referred as a FEE SCHEDULE. These two words have gathered a quiet negative energy over the years. In order to make ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Executive public speaking for english as a second language (esl)
- Public Speaking is a challenging skill. It is TOUGH! For some of you, it's probably the hardest thing you will ever do; and I can sympathize. Standing in front of the employees and coworkers that you want, (or need) to impress, all the while hoping that you remain clear, memorable, persuasive, entertaining and fun isn't a piece of cake. It is TOUGH, TOUGH, TOUGH!!Public speaking is a diffic...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Five tired, worn out speaking cliches
- The subject of public speaking is riddled with tired, worn out cliches we ought to throw out. Here are a few to let go of:1. "Public speaking is the #1 fear."You can count on hearing this one any time you take a presentation skills class. The problem is, there's nothing to substantiate it. The quoted source for this "fact" is usually The Book of Lists, which, even in current editions...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Be a guest speaker and attract business
- Being a guest speaker in front of the right audience can be an excellent way to attract new business. Many clubs, organizations, conventions, and trade shows seek guest speakers who can provide useful information to their audience. The opportunity to speak in front of an attentive group can certainly boost your business, whether you are a service or product provider.Design your speech or pr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Youre making me nervous
- Almost everybody is nervous when they stand up to speak. There's no shame in being nervous. However, if you are too nervous, your anxiety will spread to your audience, making them nervous in turn.So how can you stop yourself from feeling too nervous? Here are a few tips.1. Don't get hung up about being nervous. It's a normal human reaction. Don't make yourself more nervous because yo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to use public speaking to attract clients
- When Robert Middleton moved his marketing consulting practice, Action Plan Marketing, to Palo Alto, California several years ago, he started his business from scratch. He had left his well-established client base several miles away and now had to find strategies to generate new clients.Because Middleton had always spoken to promote his business, he turned to public speaking with a vengeance...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Get real
- Humans are born storytellers, but our education system doesn't help us develop these natural talents that we all have. Instead, society increasingly homogenizes us, covering up the things that make us unique. The media, too, bombards us with messages that encourage us to emulate the celebrity of the week, or to try the latest fad.Most of us are far from real, far from that effective communi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Take the fear out of public speaking
- You're a bright, dynamic executive. You've been scheduled to give a major company presentation. You're sitting in the audience waiting your turn to speak. You hear your name and start walking stiffly to the lectern.Suddenly you're all alone and everyone is looking at you. You're racked with symptoms of tension: Your hands are clammy, your knees feel wobbly, and your heart is pounding. You'v...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 20 tips to becoming a professional speaker: how to be a rising star
- Entering the speaking industry can be both daunting and exciting. It is an excellent environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of your audience. It is a rewarding and challenging industry to be part of. If you are keen to become a professional speaker, try these tips: Find a buddy ? make a friend with another speaker who is at a similar stage to you in their spea...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to start with public speaking
- I don't know how many books, articles, manuals and scripts have been written on that topic. But, I am sure that now there is one more. So why do I dare to write another one? Because I have to contribute a different perspective. I found that all these "how-to" writings about speaking focus on 2 basic things:1. How to overcome the fear of speaking in public2. How to write and...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Poised for success: how developing self-awareness can improve your presentations
- There are a number of factors that determine how your audience will judge you and subsequently your message, one of the most visible being your posture. Posture is a reflection of your attitude and may at times betray your misgivings or uncertainties in difficult situations like an important presentation. You would normally not consider revealing your inner most thoughts to your audience about exa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Speech coach?s tips to public speaking success
- It is inevitable that at times during our careers or personal lives; we will be required to provide a presentation or public speech to a group of people. Perhaps the group is a group of peers; perhaps the audience will be senior or top-level management; perhaps the group will be comprised of people who wish to learn something from you. This is an opportunity that can boost or hinder your career pa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Speaking on your feet
- Your ability to communicate effectively will account for most of your success in life. As we move farther into the communication age, we are becoming more and more dependant on being able to communicate and interact effectively with others. Your ability to interact with other people effectively will determine your success far more than your level of skills in any field.There are three prima...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The ten habits of highly effective speakers
- Successful speakers do not do all the right things all the time. They often take risks and risk bombing. But all top speakers take daily action, to move towards their goals with many adjustments. Here are ten ways to be a highly effective speaker.1. Have a passion for your subject(s). If you don't care about your topic, who will? Make a list of five topics you love. Choose two and be willin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ten fatal flaws frequently found from the podium
- 1. No clear purpose for the presentation. What is the point and focus of the speech?2. Not starting and stopping on time. Be flexible and be able to cut the talk short if asked. Be in control.3. Not dressing appropriately. Always be a step above the audience. If it's business casual, be a little dressier than casual.4. Not knowing the audience. Make sure you know what the audi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to get paid every time you speak - really!
- For many, speaking or training is a full time business. Yet for other business owners, we use speaking/training as a way to market a business and bring in extra income. No matter which it is? all or part of your business gets paid!Being paid means receiving money for the value you present. So first off, find places that will pay you. Even Community College Continuing Education programs pay ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - No more stagefright - have fun speaking!
- 7 Tips that calm and center you before your presentation:1. Breathe and stretch before your presentation for at least ten minutes. This refreshes you, gets oxygen flowing to your brain and releases the hold your mind has on your body which gives you that "pent up" feeling.2. Bend your knees slightly and bring your torso over your hips, so that your back is long and loose an...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Directing voiceovers: dont be, do!
- Directing a voice-over talent you've hired to read a spot for, say, dog food is pretty much the same as directing a great actor in a scene in a major film production. Well, almost the same. Go with me here.It's all about action. The end result of the performers action in both situations is a reaction from the audience. A successful performance in the dog food commercial gets the listener to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 tips for better -- and less scary! -- public speaking
- The fear of speaking in public is well-documented, often discussed, and probably overrated. The great news is that speaking in front of a group can be an entertaining and energizing experience for even the most fearsome among us.Try these ideas to enjoy speaking and to sharpen your delivery:1. Donâ??t â??give a speechâ?? -- have a co...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Conquer presentation anxiety: olympic athletes show us how
- Whether going for the gold or giving a presentation, the beast of performance anxiety rears its ugly head. Your hands are clammy, your knees wobbly and your heart is pounding. You've developed a shortness of breath and your breakfast is staging an uprising. The pressure is on, and you want to succeed and perform at the top of your game.Olympic Athletes do three things to build their confide...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Speak with e?s part 2
- "Educate, Energize, Entertain, and provide an experience for your audience"1. Use the "Rule of 3." The most successful speakers limit their remarks to three major points. Here is where you use your signature stories (your own personal stories) to support your points and help people visualize what you are saying.2. Every five to seven minutes, back up your facts wi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Making transitions
- Ever notice how smoothly some speakers or writers move you through their speech or memo? It seems they effortlessly take you from start to finish without making you strain to follow.Yet, while the reading may be effortless, the writing probably took some extra work and attention to detail. In fact, some writers would say you should work as hard on the transitions between ideas as you do on ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Getting results from your writing & speaking
- When we communicate, we usually want something to happen. We want results. And, when we're conscious of results, we're seeking effective communication.To put it another way, the effectiveness of communication can be measured by the responses it gets. It's not measured by how well we wrote or how eloquently we spoke, although those can help us get the responses we want.Good writing an...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How well do you speak?
- The ability to speak well can enhance your career, clinch a sale, sell a point of view and increase your business productivity.1.The most important objective of any speaker is to appear credible and knowledgeable about their subject. Speak to your audience as if you were having a conversation.2.Grab the audience's attention in the first few minutes with a question, startling comment,...
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