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***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising- Effective Tips for Public Speaking - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2014 from Byreddy Balaji ReddyIn the present modern world, everybody needs to learn how to speak effectively by standing before the audience. Irrespective of the job or position, you may be required to make a speech on one day on some particular topic or concept before the audience. So, each one of us must improve our public ...
Views: 1431 - Eliminate Fear of Rejection and Never be Afraid to Speak in Front of an Audience Again - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2020 from Steven StasczakMost people have either had a bad experience with public speaking or have avoided getting up in front of an audience fearing that they may be rejected for one reason or another. In either case the mere thought of getting up in front of an audience and failing or feeling like the audience is ...
Views: 1017 - Eliminate That Nasality - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Cynthia ZhaiNasality is the result of too much sound coming through your nose. You've heard the voice that sound extremely whiny or twangy. Listening to them can give you the feeling as fingernails scratching on a chalkboard. You just want to cover your ears. You may not have that excessive nasality. ...
Views: 1226 - Eliminate the Fear of Speaking - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Arvee RobinsonWhy Do You Feel So Nervous? Feeling nervous before you speak in front of a room full of people is quite common among the majority of people today. According to surveys, many people would rather die than give a speech. However, remember no one has actually died from stage fright. It may help if ...
Views: 981 - Engage Your Audience: Show Up and Speak Up - by Submitted on May 22, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerTrue, we live in a digital world, but still nothing quite beats a face-to-face meeting. There's something about being able to look into another's eyes, read their body language, and feel their intention that solidifies relationships faster than any other approach. Which is why I implore you ...
Views: 1718 - English Gives Access to Wisdom from Across the World - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Michael ReyLiterature makes us knowledgeable about the thinking patterns of various cultures. Literature is an important part of history. It consists of classical writings by many good people, philosophers, administrators, poets, etc. Generally, it is difficult to get access to learned people, but it is ...
Views: 1239 - Enthusiasm, Not Perfection - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Lisa BraithwaiteI went to a book publishing workshop a while back where two speakers were featured. The first speaker was very polished and professional. He had a warm, friendly personality, but I could tell that this presentation had been done many, many times before. He had a certain cadence in his speech ...
Views: 1349 - Escape To Freedom…Solve Presentation Worries…Enjoy Your Weekend - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanLast minute presentation…about to wreck your weekend? If your boss just called you in and told you about a Monday morning urgent pitch, you know the sinking feeling. What can you do? Friday afternoon. You should be heading home for a relaxing weekend with your honey. Dream on. Instead of ...
Views: 1965 - Ethics in Speaking: A Practical Point of View - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2004 from Stephen BoydOften 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 ...
Views: 1314 - Eulogies: A Public Speaking Challenge for Everyone - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2007 from Jeannette KavanaghEULOGIES: A PUBLIC SPEAKING CHALLENGE FOR EVERYONE Eulogies are never easy. They're not easy to listen to when they're about your most precious loved one. A eulogy is particularly difficult when you're the one giving it. This article is about what to include and how to structure your eulogy. ...
Views: 3970 - Everyone needs a good friend - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Sabrina JensenNo matter who you are, you do need a friend. There is lot of people around the world, who don’t have a good friend, as he/her can trust 100% on. You see young people around on the streets that look for friends at the wrong places. They try desperate to find someone who will just be together ...
Views: 7650 - Everyone Sells! - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnMost people, when selling comes to mind, think in terms of individuals who spin yarns, stretch reality, and try to take advantage of others. These near-sighted self-centered individuals are not actually sales people; they are misguided parasites killing the very relationships that could have ...
Views: 1554 - Examples and Stories are Great in Presentations - But How Do I Make Sure They Work? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Christopher McNeanyIn the public speaking world, there is a lot of talk about how effective examples and stories are in a presentation, but sometimes the execution of them can be a challenge. There are 3 simple ways to make sure you have an example or story that works: start with when it happened, give lots of ...
Views: 1087 - Examples Of Persuasive Topics For A Speech - How To Choose The Best One - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from Michael LeeSpeeches are the kind of things that fall into the “you-don’t-want-to-mess-this-up” category. However, speeches should always be powerful. That’s how you leave a lasting impression on your audience. The first step in achieving this is by sorting through examples of persuasive topics for a speech ...
Views: 1507 - Exceptional Public Speaking - How to Ignite an Audience - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Marc AdamsOne of the most thrilling, challenging (and for many people) frightening opportunities is that of public speaking. Whether your job requires it, or you find yourself in a position where you have to give a public presentation, you may be overcome with nerves at the thought of standing in front of ...
Views: 1103 - Exceptional Public Speaking - How to Ignite an Audience - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Marc AdamsOne of the most thrilling, challenging (and for many people) frightening opportunities is that of public speaking. Whether your job requires it, or you find yourself in a position where you have to give a public presentation, you may be overcome with nerves at the thought of standing in front of ...
Views: 3255 - Exploring the Role of Social Media in Politics - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2024 from Lora DavisThe internet is playing a much more significant role in politics in recent times, especially social media platforms. Social media and politics have become entwined. It is a significant factor within different political campaigns and also how people consider a lot of political and social ...
Views: 308 - Eye Contact at a Glance: Connect With Your Audience - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2006 from Lisa BraithwaiteMaking eye contact while speaking to a group may be one of the most difficult aspects of giving a presentation. To many people, eye contact is an intimate act - almost like touching someone. And to reach out and touch a stranger - even with your eyes - can feel particularly uncomfortable. ...
Views: 1064 - Failing to Report an Accident on the Road - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2020 from Zacky NaeemIf you have had an accident on the road then there are a few things that you should think of directly. The first priority should be to ensure that your accident is not causation danger to other road users. The same as if there had been an accident at your home or workplace it is significant to ...
Views: 814 - Fear and Public Speaking - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Wayne KehlEveryone on earth, except perhaps those who have completely taken leave of their senses, have fears of one kind or another. Fear is as much a part of the human emotional system as joy, anger and love. Many times, our fears add value to our lives because they prevent us from doing dangerous ...
Views: 1218 - Fear Free Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from John J. LimThe Major problem that most people facing when comes to public speaking is the unnecessary stress created from their fears such as fear of loss, fear of the unknown, fear of embarrassment, fear of losing faces… these are the major causes of all the needless pressures that hinders their ...
Views: 848 - Fear is Your Co-Pilot: Ways to harness your fear and gain that edge with your audience! - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonI saw a painful surveillance video the other day showing a thief attempting an escape from police by climbing a ten-foot ladder. He plummeted to the ground on the first attempt. The sirens grew louder and he tried again, and fell. In fact, he fell five more times to the cement floor of the ...
Views: 2180 - Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from matt eventoffFear Public Speaking? No More! Man, I wish it was that easy. I speak publicly often, and I still get nervous prior to every speech or presentation. Every single one. That being said, I’m in pretty good company — it has been noted that Sir Winston Churchill and President Lincoln also got ...
Views: 2153 - Fear of Public Speaking, Pt II - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from matt eventoffFear of Public Speaking, Pt. II – Breathing Techniques In Pt. I of this series I went over a number of tips and tactics to deal with the fear of public speaking. One of the tactics was breathing, which sounds so simple, and is often anything but the night before, or the hour before, you are to ...
Views: 2047 - Fear Public Speaking ? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Simon GarmahThe presenter reaches the head of the room and takes a seat at a table in a way that people at the back barely can see and hear him,as he begin with a paper in his hand and with a soft monotone.you have to struggle to hardly understand the gist of his topic.long sentences,miserable metaphors ...
Views: 879 - Fearless and Focused for On-Camera Ease - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Sandra Dee Robinson5 Steps to Get You Feeling Like a Rock Star in Your Video and Media Opportunities What’s the number one reason people hesitate on moving forward in the use of video or other visual media in their business? I’ve found it to be nearly always fear of some form. Ranging from absolute ...
Views: 1367 - Feedback In Dialogue: Receiving Feedback - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Terry GaultFeedback is the primary tool we use to help bring more awareness to our dialogue. As far back as Norbert Wiener’s pioneering work on computation systems in the 1950’s, feedback was a critical topic. It was defined as the ability of a machine to use the results of its own performance ...
Views: 1481 - Find out How to Talk German the Easy Way - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from Tasha BainIn order to find out the best way to talk German the easy way, you should find out precisely how to communicate the fundamental German Vocabulary initially. A large number of people drop the essentials, as well as they end up straining by the time they reach the even more challenging to speak ...
Views: 1259 - FIND YOUR PARADE - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Fred HaleyI went to the Gator Bowl parade (Jacksonville FL) last year. I am not a big fan of parades. But my niece and her high school band from Georgia were in it. And my sister and family stayed with me. So, it became a family adventure. The parade was lead by the Grand Marshal - a lady in the back ...
Views: 1361 - Find Your Voice Resonance - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Cynthia ZhaiWhat does a voice with resonance sound like? A speaker with a resonant voice exudes confidence, credibility and conviction. It draws you in and keeps you sitting on the edge of your seat. A leader with a resonant voice radiates passion, authority and humanity. It leaves you impact and ...
Views: 1611 - Five Tips for Keeping Your Voice Healthy - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2014 from Gilda BonannoYour voice is a key part of your presentation delivery. And having a tired, hoarse voice can negatively impact your presentation. I’ve conducted many training programs where I’ve had to present for five or six hours a day for five days in a row. And I’ve also sung in choirs and as a ...
Views: 1742 - Five-Step Cure For This Deadly Public Speaking Affliction: ADD—Authenticity Deficit Disorder - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2009 from Matthew CossolottoMany public speakers, from corporate executives to candidates running for president, suffer from ADD—Authenticity Deficit Disorder. This truly is unfortunate (for speakers and audiences alike) because more than just about anything else, audiences today crave a high degree of authenticity from ...
Views: 1729 - Flip the Switch: Let the Light You Shine Dispel Your Fears - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonWe have heard the phrase, “God doesn’t make junk,” but do we realize how divinely equipped we each are? Do we wake up in the morning and see a reflection of God’s best work in our mirror, or do we focus on the negative? Do we see only the things that we would like to improve in our lives ...
Views: 2098 - Forget the title. - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Jef MenguinNobody becomes an inspirational speaker by calling himself one. You can inspire people without the title. Forget the title. You may give yourself the title of inspirational speaker. It does not matter. Titles are just names. Inspirational speaking is not about what you do. Inspirational ...
Views: 3335 - Free From Hoarseness - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Cynthia ZhaiSome of my clients talk very softly and they told me it's because they don't want to use their voice too much, with the concern of damaging their throat and experiencing hoarseness. Do you have the same concern? If you are a trainer, speaker, teacher, or other professionals that need to ...
Views: 1231 - From Paralysis to Peak Performance - by Submitted on May 11, 2007 from Dianna BooherTransform fear from a formidable foe into a powerful force that can propel you to excellence. After you’ve been asked to make a presentation at work, you do the necessary thinking, researching, outlining, and rehearsing until you feel sufficiently prepared. But when you get up before the ...
Views: 1422 - Fundamental Mistakes In The Way Schools Taught Us To Read - by The average person reads less than one whole book a year! Ninety five percent of all books purchased, says one publisher, don't get read past the first chapter! The rare person who does finish a book usually takes a few days if not a few weeks to do so and retains but about 10-15% of its ...
Views: 869 - Funny Topics For A Persuasive Speech - How To Rouse Up The Audience With Funny Speech Topics - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from Michael LeeFunny topics for a persuasive speech may often be an excellent way of making people more interested in what you have to say. Incidentally, it is not that easy to formulate funny topics for a persuasive speech. You may have to spend a bit of your time and effort to get that ideal subject ...
Views: 4248 - Gain Full Power Over Your Audience with PowerPoint Subliminal Messages - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. The PowerPoint is a very useful and powerful tool used in selling and marketing nowadays. Salespersons have discovered that using a PowerPoint tool when presenting products and services to potential clients is an effective way of gaining their ...
Views: 3434 - Get insights of Indian politics news - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Nikita VermaIndia is democratic nation and there are multiple political parties prevail. The most sought after news is political news in India as people want to know that what exactly going on in the politics game. The role of journalists is very important as it conveys the news to the audiences instantly. ...
Views: 1190 - Get More Referral Bookings - by Submitted on May 27, 2019 from Cathleen FillmoreGet More Referral Bookings Your business is not sustainable if it’s based on one-offs. That’s true for bureaus as well. If you’re constantly searching for bookings with new organizations, it’s time to strengthen your repeat business strategy. Otherwise, your outreach is based on search and ...
Views: 870 - Get Ready, Get Started With Presentation Skills Training - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners are always looking for an edge to get ahead. That’s why presentation skills training starts with this 3-step system to get the edge. More and more entrepreneurs and small business owners know that it’s no longer enough to have a cool idea or ...
Views: 971 - Get Rid of Your Notes, and Present More Confidently - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Leader's InstituteOne of the first tips that we give to participants who go through our Fearless Presentations® program is to Get Rid of Your Notes and you’ll be shocked at how much more confidently that you will present. Most people believe that having notes in front of you will help you speak more confidently ...
Views: 795 - GET UP, DUST YOURSELF AND MOVE ON ! - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2016 from Rahul KapoorHuman beings are designed to make mistakes, irrespective of age, qualifications and past achievements we are all prone to go wrong. However, it is so fascinating to learn how people respond after making mistakes. A mistake loses it’s hold as soon as feelings of failure, resentment, anger or ...
Views: 1676 - Getting an Online Language Training Certificate – Preparations for Students Who Have Hesitations over Online Distance Education Courses and Online Distance Learning Education - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from David AlexanderLearning a new language can bring many benefits to an individual. Whether the reason is purely personal or related to business or career advancements, being able to say “oui” or “ja” aside from “yes” can definitely make a difference. This is why traditional and online language training ...
Views: 1168 - Getting Rid of the Fear of Public Speaking Has to be Difficult ... Are You Sure? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Morty LefkoeIf you’ve had an intense fear of public speaking for many years and have tried a variety of ways to rid yourself of the fear – without success, you’ve probably concluded that you’ll probably never get rid of the fear. Or, if you do, it will take a lot of time, effort, and reinforcement. If ...
Views: 2318 - Getting Rid of Your Public Speaking Fears for Good - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2018 from Steven StasczakIf you could get rid of a fear that has been plaguing you for many years wouldn’t you try to remedy it if you had the opportunity? I always hear people saying oh every time I have to speak in front of an audience I go blank or I get so nervous I cannot concentrate or I freeze up and so on. The ...
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