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***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising- Leaders Speakers Facilitates Public Speaking Workshop for Charlotte Graduate Program - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2017 from Steven StasczakLeaders Speakers, a leadership soft skills training company located in Charlotte NC was requisitioned to facilitate one of their 2 day Master Presentations Workshops last week on October 13-14, 2017. The Childress Klein School of Real Estate is located at the UNCC campus at 320 E. 9th Street ...
Views: 1596 - Learn Stand-up Comedy: The 20 Word Rule - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2008 from Steve RoyeEveryone who tries to learn stand-up comedy already knows that… One of the biggest problems most new comedians face when they are trying to learn stand-up comedy is that they can’t seem to get to the punchlines quick enough in their act. In other words, the set-ups to the jokes are too long. ...
Views: 1735 - Learn Useful Tamil through English for basic translation - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2020 from Translated RightI’m sure you can speak English fluently. Your mother tongue -- some great, some have skills good enough to order food. Dialects speakers -- maybe just a handful. But picking up a third language sounds like a challenge. No, I’m not talking about learning the popular languages like Korean, ...
Views: 982 - Learning to Become a Powerful, Persuasive Speaker is Like Training to Run in a Marathon - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Arvee RobinsonAfter diligently training for over five months to run in the Los Angeles Marathon, I can’t help but notice the similarity between learning how to become a more powerful speaker and how to become a powerful long distance runner. 1. The first similarity is overcoming the fear. Fear comes ...
Views: 951 - LESSONS FROM HOW I WAS BORN - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Fred HaleyDo you remember how you were born? I do. I learned some important lessons. You should know them. THE BEGINNING I was conceived in the Summer 1998. I had given a presentation at a Board meeting that morning. Later, my boss invited me into his office. He said, “Fred. You need ...
Views: 1250 - Lessons from the Improv - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from AmondaRose IgoeI love to do things that stretch me out of my personal comfort zones. I have been doing that a lot lately. Being a successful entrepreneur and business owner means, you have to step up and step out! You can’t rest in your comfort zones. It is great when you can find something that is FUN ...
Views: 1320 - Let Go My Ego - Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2006 from Paul EvansWhat is the #1 cause of public speaking fear? Perception. People are afraid of how they THINK they will come across to the audience. No one is scared of forgetting. They are scared of how forgetting makes them look. A speaker is not afraid of freezing. He or she is worried about the THOUGHTS ...
Views: 1488 - Let Go My Ego - Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2006 from Paul EvansPart 1 - "What is the #1 cause of public speaking fear? Perception." You can read last week's tip here: http://instantspeakingsuccess.com/articles.php?a=read&aid=378 1. What is the "perception" you fear? 2. What could you put in place or present that would influence that perception? For ...
Views: 1400 - Let Your Appearance Speak for You, not Against You! - by This article is NOT about "Dress for Success." That's old hat, and you want to hear something new. Mark Twain said: "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence in society." However, I want to talk about something your clothing CANNOT conceal. I'm talking about your health. ...
Views: 2481 - Limit Your Presentation to a Few Key Points to Reduce Stage Fright - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Leader's InstituteOne of the big challenges that we have to overcome as speakers is that we tend to think that if we don't get the audience to understand EVERYTHING that we know about the subject that we are speaking on, then we have failed as a speaker. That is an impossible standard to live up to, but it is ...
Views: 1094 - Maintain Audience Attention with 3 Strategies - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2017 from Bill LamptonBusiness leaders often ask me this: “How can I sustain the audience’s attention throughout my speech?” They go on to say: “Most audiences will be courteous enough to give the speaker a fair chance by listening closely for the first few minutes. Yet after that, I see their attention weakening. ...
Views: 2478 - Make it Matter - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Sandra Dee RobinsonTwo Steps To Focus Your Mind Before You Step Into The Spotlight "Make it matter.” What do I mean by that? First… Think of your big picture. Even if, at this moment you don’t know the “how,” go ahead and picture the impact that you would like to make in the world . Consider too, that if ...
Views: 3096 - Make Money by Using a Holistic Approach to Overcome Your Fear of Speaking to Customers & Associates - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Otis Brown, Jr.,A holistic approach to public speaking means using every means possible to provide the best result for your mind and body. It is clear that the condition of your body affects the performance of your brain. A well trained and conditioned body can withstand stressful situations. Taking care of ...
Views: 1593 - Make Money Knowing How to Strategically Prepare the Body of Your Oral Presentation - 11 Strategies - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Otis Brown, Jr.,In the multi-level-marketing business, speaking can be one of the most important aspects of your business. Whether you are speaking to one person or hundreds of people, the manner in which you make your presentation can mean the very difference between success and failure. First, you will want ...
Views: 1419 - Make your next presentation your best with these public speaking exercises. - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Ming Jie TeeLook into the mirror, and tell yourself a story. If you are able to carry out this task effortlessly with sufficient charisma, chances are you are well on your way to be an expert speaker. However, you will be facing the same fear that all the big icons out there do, the infamous fear of public ...
Views: 1278 - Make Your Speeches Persuasive - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Todd HicksDo you get stage fright? Does the thought of speaking to an audience make you nervous? Guess what? You can become a confident, persuasive speaker. I took “Introduction to Public Speaking” as a Communications major at The University of Missouri at St. Louis. I will teach you how to become a good ...
Views: 998 - Making Presentations to Management - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2019 from Pamela WigglesworthPresenting to management is a great opportunity. It should allow you to be noticed and to impress your managers with your capabilities as both an individual employee and as a representative of your company or organisation. However, as you increasingly gain access to managers higher up the ...
Views: 1196 - Malaysia preparing to be martial artistry training hub - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Shazia KhanMalaysia is gearing to be a martial artistry training hub in the area and the country's investment was set with the latest deciding upon of a memorandum of knowing between Japan Hawaiian Start School of Martial Arts (Alpaca) and Kazakhstan Activities and Travel and leisure School. With the ...
Views: 1716 - Manage the Pre Show Jitters - by Knocking knees, butterflies (who came up with that word?) in your stomach, sweaty palms, quavering voice. We’ve all been there ?some of us more than others. I’m going to share with you some of the tricks of the trade to help manage and reduce your anxiety before and during your presentation. ...
Views: 3053 - Marketing Secrets of ‘The Great Communicator’ Former US President Ronald Reagan - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2005 from Thomas A.C. MurrellWhat are the ten business insights you can learn from former US President Ronald Reagan who was known as 'The Great Communicator'. The anniversary of the death of former US President Ronald Reagan at 93 years of age on June 5th 2004, has again focussed the world's attention on both his ...
Views: 1285 - Master The Uncertainty Of Presentations - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhy try to fool ourselves? Presenting to a group is fraught with uncertainty. If you want to know exactly what will happen at every moment, you’d be better off hiding in the closet. Here’s the secret for feeling confident in every situation… In spite of extreme risks and rampant uncertainty, ...
Views: 924 - Mastering Public Speaking – 12 Steps To A Successful Delivery - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Rhod JonesMastering public speaking is a fear that every individual has to overcome. When I first started out on the speaking circuit, the public speaking fear was a constant companion of mine. The very thought of speaking in front a large audience that are waiting in anticipation for what you're ...
Views: 2010 - Mastering Public Speaking - How To Succeed Greatly In Public Speaking - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2007 from Michael LeeSome people fear speaking in public more than they fear death. Nonetheless, mastering public speaking is an attainable task if you focus on your objectives and the benefits you will get from it. Government officials, owners of high-end companies, and bank presidents invest lots of time and money ...
Views: 985 - Mastering the Art of Communication - by Peter Rosselli - by Few people would argue with the fact that skillful communication is one of the most critical success factors in both business and personal life. However, it is much more than just a means to an end. Communication is one of the most beautiful and rich art forms that a human being can aspire to ...
Views: 3611 - Medical Doctors And Speech Therapists Had, Once Again, Failed The Patient With The Sulcus Vocalis Diagnosis! - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2019 from Diana YampolskyHow so; you, my reader, may ask? Our answer is; what else is new…? This story is about our former non-surgical voice repair client, Issac H – a Jewish community leader from Brooklyn, New York. Once medical doctors had diagnosed Issac with such a disorder as Sulcus Vocalis ( a gap between the ...
Views: 1025 - Mind Your Best Man Wedding Speech - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from John BurrowA best man wedding speech should be well thought out. It should be prepared and practiced in advance. This is considered as an important part of the program which is meant to reflect the newly married couple. It is his role to stand by the groom's side before, during and after the wedding. He is ...
Views: 716 - Misdeeds in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2013 from Anurag AggarwalBeing a human we are liable to make a mistake. Even in public speaking, many people do commit mistakes such as using foghorns like “aahhh”, “uummmm” etc. These mistakes are such pitty ones that they may be ignored by the audience to some extent. But some people in public speaking commit ...
Views: 1029 - Motivational Public Speaking Tips - How to Avoid Being Boring - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonLast month, I gave a keynote speech in Chicago for a Fortune 500 Company. The theme of the conference was engagement. Over 200 human resource professionals from all over the world gathered to learn how to increase the level of engagement among their 80,000 employees in 23 countries. Their ...
Views: 2281 - Motivational Speeches: How To Inspire Action In Your Team - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2013 from Norman RebinTo successfully motivate a team, you must follow a series of important steps. Once you've set these preconditions in motion, you can then persuade your audience to act towards a particular goal or direction. Motivational speeches work well with both, small groups needing some pep talk, and with ...
Views: 1077 - MY IDEAS Model: Create a Dynamic & Structured Presentation in 7 Steps - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Marianne KortenListening to a speaker can be very tiring because our minds are distracted quickly due to a low concentration span, it is a format we know and this familiarity keeps us less alert and taking in new information can drain our energy. Therefore to know how to grasp and hold the audience’s attention ...
Views: 959 - Myths of Hypnosis - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Ian PriceThere are many phrases I hear time and time again when I speak to people about hypnosis. It is time to dispose of some of them. Getting Stuck in Hypnosis. A common fear that is totally unfounded. If the hypnotist goes home, dies, falls asleep or is absent for any other reason, the subject ...
Views: 1952 - Myths of Volume and Pitch - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Cynthia ZhaiWhat's the difference between volume and pitch? In many presentation training or public speaking training courses, it's never explained clearly. Most of my clients are confused with volume and pitch. When being asked to increase their volume, they ended up raising their pitch. Volume ...
Views: 2044 - New Pet Watchman App Provides Peace Of Mind - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Colleen SedgwickIf you haven't yet read about our new pet sitting mobile application, Pet Watchman, you won't want to miss this post! The app is the first of its kind in the pet sitting industry. Here's an excerpt from a recent Pet Watchman press release: Pet Nanny, LLC recently developed an exciting new pet ...
Views: 1313 - No Two People Are the Same - by One of the most important ingredients of successful communication is rapport. Whether your communication is with one person or several hundred, to be effective and get the outcome you want, harmonious relationship is essential.
Next time you go to a restaurant, observe the people sitting with ...
Views: 4958 - NOW IT IS EXTREMELY EASY TO CHANGE YOUR NAME! - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2017 from Ankita GargPeople change names for one reason or the other and hence post newspaper adverts for the same. It is one of the common news ad categories that you will find in every news journal. Consequently, people often select national dailies, regional papers, vernaculars, etc. to publish such ad posts. ...
Views: 1239 - OFFSET PRINTERS: STILL AT ITS BEST - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from prakash offset"Think of your favorite magazines, brochures for your convenience, cute stationary, treasured books and important newspapers. Each written article and printed image is produced, processed and created by an offset printer. Offset printing is also called offset lithography. In the world of ...
Views: 804 - Once Upon a Time: A Success Story About Collaboration - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Stephanie ScottiRecently I was engaged to provide speakers’ training for a group of prestigious physicians launching a groundbreaking new therapy in Europe. Each member of the group was extraordinarily committed to the success of the launch, and their approach made an indelible impression on me. Why? Though ...
Views: 1973 - One Key to More Effective Communications - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnWe can control what we say and how we say it. But we cannot control what is heard. People hear through emotional biases and desires. Some people hear what we say and they agree. Other people hear our words, yet miss our meaning. And still others get upset by something they heard, but we did not ...
Views: 1379 - Optoma P2: A high-end cinema | Home Cinema Projectors - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2021 from Optoma IndiaThe latest in projection tech, a built in stereo soundbar, and a 4K experience anywhere on a wall near you A home cinema projector is a great way to enjoy the magic of cinema at home — especially these days when going to a movie theatre doesn’t seem like a good idea at all. Read More ...
Views: 670 - Our responsibility inside the intricate arena of Judicial Method all over the world - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Roger SmithsBeing a translation I know have got practical expertise about what it really is to accomplish any language translation of your Authorized report. It will always be a great up-hill process regardless how straightforward the particular report can seem to be, although translation files which is ...
Views: 879 - Overcome Fear And Stress - 3 Foods That Take the Edge Off of Anxiety - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Devin BeanWhat if you could overcome fear as easily as eating breakfast? Not possible, I would have thought, until I followed a musician friend's recommendation to eat a couple bananas a few hours before a particularly intense presentation. When the time to perform arrived, I wasn't nearly as nervous as I ...
Views: 6506 - Overcome the Nerves of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2006 from Roger Bourne"Would you give speech to Joe who I leaving the company on Friday?" Or perhaps, "Thanks for being ok for my best man. Now I want your wedding speech to be funny, not too long and don't talk about any bad parts in our history together." And the fear kicks in. "I can't do this!" I must be ...
Views: 1082 - Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking - by Knocking knees, butterflies (who came up with that word?) in your stomach, sweaty palms, quavering voice. We’ve all been there – some of us more than others. I’m going to share with you some of the tricks of the trade to help manage and reduce your anxiety before and during your presentation. ...
Views: 2053 - Overcome your Fears of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Sherwin TngI used to shudder at the instant I knew I have to speak in class. After knowing Public Speaking is feared more than death after a survey result has at least given me some consolation. However, some fears have to be confronted. Good public speaking skills is an essential skill to master since my ...
Views: 1675 - Overcoming Obstacles to Your Success - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Mary McKayAn obstacle is something material or nonmaterial that stands in the way of literal or figurative progress. As an expert who speaks, you're paid to teach others what you know so that they can overcome obstacles and impediments to their own progress. How effective are you in overcoming ...
Views: 720 - Overcoming Public Speaking Phobia, Step By Step - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Ewen ChiaToday I would like to share with you about the topic of overcoming public speaking phobia. Now I know that it is common for people to be afraid to speak in public. Are you one of them? I hope that by the end of this article you will be able to overcome that fear and confidently speak in front of ...
Views: 1405 - Overcoming Speaking Anxiety in Meetings & Presentations - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Lenny LaskowskiDo your knees feel like Gumby's when you have to get up and speak in front of a group? Do you feel like the next words out of your mouth are going to be the dumbest words ever uttered by a human? If you said yes to either of the questions above, be advised, you have a full-blown case of stage ...
Views: 1355 - Overcoming Stage Fright - by Public speaking is a great way to express your personal Brand to your target audience. Yet, people rank fear of public speaking above the fear of death. So, if stage fright has been keeping you from using public speaking to express your Brand, use these ten tips to be more comfortable in front ...
Views: 791 - Overcoming The Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Charles BenderFear of public speaking is stronger than the fear of death for most people in our society. This fear can have a serious negative impact on one’s career and it can fuel feelings of low self-esteem. If you have this fear you probably already know what the symptoms are. They include pounding ...
Views: 1620 - Overcoming The Fear Of Public Speaking Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Terry GaultNaming your fearful thoughts In many primitive societies, there is a naming myth. It revolves around the belief that if you call a demon by its name, it can no longer hurt you. Perhaps this is a metaphor for the power of language, or just a useful problem solving technique. One way of getting ...
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