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***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising- 3Ps to Presentation Perfection - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Billal JamilLike many presentation experts - one of the questions I am asked again and again is ‘I have a presentation next week - how should I prepare???’ As a speaker, trainer and coach - I have witnessed many delegates progress from a Public Speaking perspective -but what has really fascinated me are ...
Views: 2280(1 vote) - ***Your Real Voice Is Deeper in Pitch and More Mature in Sound - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Nancy DanielsIn an article I wrote about the value of diaphragmatic breathing in public speaking, what I did not discuss was how this type of breathing is what you must do in order to find your ‘real’ speaking voice. And that ‘real’ voice is deeper in pitch, warmer in quality and resonant in sound. So ...
Views: 1967 - ***The Value of Diaphragmatic Breathing in Public Speaking - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsThere are several dynamics that make for good public speaking but the one component that far outweighs all others is the need to breathe while speaking. Without air, there is no voice. And yet, many novice speakers never think about that life-giving force when addressing an audience. In fact, ...
Views: 3344(1 vote) - ***If You're Not Being Understood, Is It Because of Your Diction? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Nancy DanielsIf your diction is difficult to understand, it could be due to an accent. Please understand that accents are not a problem. They are part of your culture; part of what makes you, you. If you have an accent, I do not recommend trying to eliminate it. Instead, I suggest you work on speaking ...
Views: 1786(1 vote) - ***Public Speaking: How Connectives Make Your Presentation More Interesting and Easier to Follow - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Nancy DanielsImagine that you are listening to a speaker at a conference or even at the head of the boardroom table and you begin to notice that every sentence is connected with the word and. Have you ever heard this before? Nothing could be less interesting than listening to this dull, unimaginative style ...
Views: 4986 - Vital Ways to Develop Speaking Capabilities - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Barbara StackpoleConversing in the English has been a part of every dialogue to Filipinos. The popularity of the usage of English in daily discussions is a reason why a good number of Filipinos are believed among the best English speaking countries in the world. Due to this know-how in the English language, ...
Views: 1376 - ***If You Are Soft-Spoken, We Can't Hear You! - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Nancy DanielsYou know others ask you to repeat yourself (a lot) and you know that you lose control of the conversation when people talk over you. You know you have great ideas but those ideas are not being heard because you are often interrupted. You know you are frustrated when you hear, “What did you ...
Views: 1694 - ***A Voice Like That of George Clooney or Kathleen Turner Is Within Your Reach - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Nancy DanielsImagine standing out from the crowd when you speak. Is it possible? Everyone has a better voice inside of them; unfortunately, most people are unaware of it. What is a better voice? One that vibrates in your chest when you speak and grabs your listeners’ attention with its warmth and ...
Views: 3548(2 votes) - Build Your Platform the Easy Way - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Debra KasowskiEvery small business owner should be eager to build their own platform to promote their services or products. Platform is your sphere of influence. Building platform for your business is just like building the business itself. It takes time to grow; therefore, it requires patience and a large ...
Views: 1188(2 votes) - Public speaking and panic attacks - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from gita kumariFear of public speaking is the most common of all phobias. It’s a form of performance anxiety in which a person becomes very concerned that he or she will look visibly anxious. It is often seen that in many people’s lives, the top raking fear is not death but to having to speak in public. They ...
Views: 1053 - ***When You (Unknowingly) Say Something Offensive to Your Audience - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Nancy DanielsSome years ago, I was in London, Canada, speaking to a very large group of lawyers and their spouses about the power of the speaking voice. Part of my presentation on voice deals with color, which is the life, the animation, the emotion you express in speaking. In talking about this aspect of ...
Views: 1614 - 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: 1322 - ***If You Are Seeking Perfection, You Just Failed Public Speaking 101! - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Nancy DanielsWhat do you think constitutes perfection in public speaking? Is it saying every word perfectly without a mistake? Is it never losing your train of thought or emphasizing a particular word in a particular sentence or smiling at the right moment? There is no such thing as perfection in ...
Views: 1478 - 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: 1097 - Are You a Part of the 25%? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Sonja StetzlerYou know the feeling - sweaty palms, dry mouth, butterflies in your belly. You are not alone. According to a study published by the Institute for Mental Health in March 2012, about 75% of us suffer from speech anxiety. Speaking anxiety is defined by a speaker's level of fear or unease with ...
Views: 887 - 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: 1019 - Public Speaking, Twelve Things Humor Does to Audience - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheIf you choose to use humor in the upcoming public speaking event, then know that people really like entertaining speeches. At least you have used humor especially when talking to your friends, work colleagues or family members. You made them laugh, switching their moods from sadness or boredom ...
Views: 1232 - Public speaking: How to captivate your audience? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from gita kumariA good or influential public speaker not just speaks but he performs on stage. The aim of public speaking is to leave your audience charmed by your perform ace, whether this is on a big dais in front of hundreds or thousands of people, in a small room or anywhere. Preparation is the key to which ...
Views: 1959 - ***How Confident Do You Sound If You Are Soft-Spoken? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Nancy DanielsVolume is an aspect of your personality that can say a lot about you. Yes, there was a time when women spoke in a very soft voice. It was considered a feminine trait: demure, coy, flirtatious. It was also a time when women were treated as 2nd class citizens. In today’s highly ...
Views: 2274(1 vote) - Are you afraid of success … or is it something else? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Lynette CraneHas someone suggested to you that you fear success? Or have you thought it about yourself? If so, what is it you are really afraid of? I had to think about this some years ago, when I was starting out as a speaker. An enthusiastic and supportive friend of mine would say, frequently, “Maybe ...
Views: 1070 - Valuable Software Is Marked According To the Demand of Necessity - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Abhinav Mishra Abhinav MishraThere is lots of software that are valuable for the specific purpose, and works. In your laptop or PC, the software that is essential for specific reason is valuable for the specific field. If the software is not present, your work with the PC will remain unfulfilled. But the matter is that, ...
Views: 1014 - Email Pen Pals Who Are Inmates – Factors To Stick By For A Successful Relation - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Mariya JasonDeveloping friendships have been quite easy in the modern day age of computers and other similar gadgets. People across geographical boundaries have been in talking and writing terms, as friends and have nurtured their relationships into a beautiful beads of friendship. Not only have they given ...
Views: 1007(1 vote) - ***If Your Voice Is a Monotone, Think Energy - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Nancy DanielsRecently I was working with one of my clients, describing how to add more color to her voice. Color is the emotion, the life, the animation one expresses in speaking. Her response to me was, “You want me to speak with more energy.” While I certainly want speakers to have an energetic ...
Views: 1980 - ***Reduce Public Speaking Fear - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Doug StaneartBelow are a few simple things that you can do to reduce public speaking fear and eliminate those butterflies in the stomach that most people get when they deliver a business presentation. Follow these public speaking tips, and you should feel more comfortable when you present. Practice with a ...
Views: 9365(2 votes) - Toastmasters - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Janet Perez Eckles“I read your book two times. I love, love it. It changed my life.” Comments like this one from my readers dance in my heart with gratitude. Writing books is a delight for me. But public speaking? That idea made my stomach cramp. I inhaled deep and took the plunge. I joined a local ...
Views: 1332 - The 10 Dos and Don’ts of Making a Successful Presentation - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Ellen WagnerWhether you are standing behind a lectern, interviewing for a new position, participating in a team meeting, speaking with a colleague, participating in a Skype job interview, or asking for a raise – you are “on” and presenting. Make the most of all your speaking opportunities by following ...
Views: 2770(1 vote) - 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: 944 - The 'BBC' of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2013 from Ubong Essien,It is important for every speech to have good structure. The delivery of the speech must reflect a sensible procedure made up of Beginning, Body and Conclusion. By way of an acronym, I like to call this the “BBC” of public speaking. This should be the standard process to be followed and ...
Views: 2132 - Communication skills importance in the corporate world - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from gita kumariApart from other required skills to survive and grow in the corporate world, communication skills are an inseparable part of it. The advancement of technology and office automation leap has it’s own important role to play but the importance of good and effective communication skills can’t be ...
Views: 4307 - ***The 5 Most Important Reasons to Make Eye Contact With Your Audience - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most important things you can do in public speaking is to make eye contact with your audience. Watching a clock on the wall, gazing above the heads of the audience, keeping your focus on your notes or a powerpoint presentation, or staring at just one person in the crowd is not making ...
Views: 1707 - Body Language An important aspect of communication - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2013 from gita kumari“Our action speak louder than our words” The above said statement is true to its every word. Good communication skills are the foundation of any successful relationship, be it personal or professional. Body language is one of the most important aspects of non-verbal communication. The ability ...
Views: 2307 - Market Your Coaching Business with an Internet-TV Show - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Steve TothWhether you have a small to medium size coaching business targeting consumer or business clients, whether you sell products or services within the health and wellness, relationship, finance, self evolution, career, environment or spiritual industries, one of the best ways to boost sales is by ...
Views: 3107(2 votes) - How to Go Global in 30 Days - Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Kris GilbertsonWhy Podcasting is a Fantastic Lead Generation Tool - Part 2 Podcasting, The Buzz Word for Media Today Podcasting is a very unique and powerful tool for business owners. The real power in having a podcast is that listeners Volunteer to listen to you. There are no email opt-ins, no having ...
Views: 1540 - How to Go Global in 30 Days - Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Kris GilbertsonWhat is a Podcast? The term podcasting was coined in early 2004, derived from the words “broadcast” and “pod” from the massive success of iPods as multimedia portable players. Simply put a podcast is an audio or video file that is automatically downloaded on your multi-media player of choice ...
Views: 1530 - Public speaking course - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from gita kumari“Words have incredible power. They can make people's hearts soar, or they can make people's hearts sore”. – Dr Mardy Groth In current scenario millions of people worldwide suffer from social phobia or shyness. Many people are so much petrified of speaking in public that they would rather die ...
Views: 1310 - 10 Presentation Skills Training Tips to Help You Deliver the Best Speech of Your Life! - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Ernest ChenPublic speaking is the act of speaking in front of a group of individuals in an open forum, private conference or in a well-defined manner for the intention of informing, teaching, influencing, advising or entertaining the audience. In this article, I'll be sharing with you the ten (10) ...
Views: 1435 - Presentation Skill Training - Pitching Is Actually Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Ernest Chen“It was a drizzling afternoon on 19 Dec 2011, at the Malaysian Highway, I was driving at about 100km and at the bend, suddenly I saw a MPV at a fast speed driving toward me; in front of my naked eyes, I saw it was coming and I could not do anything.If I sway I would end up down the slope ...
Views: 1213 - Presentation Skills Training Tips - Are You Delivering the Right Type of Speech? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Ernest Chen"No matter how good our policies may be, if the public does not appreciate or accept them, we lose their support and understanding." - Lim Siong Guan, former Civil Service Chief Singapore. A good speech is focused and purposeful, and it has an appeal to the audience. The speech must be ...
Views: 1106 - Presentation Skills Training Tips - How Believing In Yourself Can Help You Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Ernest ChenWhat are some of the reasons for you finding it difficult or impossible to do public speaking in front of others? Do the below common barriers to fantastic public speaking sounds familiar? "I am afraid to face the audience" "I am scared of Q and A" "My English is not that ...
Views: 1107 - Presentation Skills Training Tips to Truly Overcome Public Speaking Fears Effectively - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Ernest ChenIf you are one of the many thousands of people who experience Glossophobia-or, in its everyday term, fear in public speaking - don't panic, you are not alone. A vast proportion of people find it difficult or even impossible to stand up and speak in front of others. It doesn't have to be this ...
Views: 1089 - Presentation Skills Training - How to Feel and Be More Confident About Yourself When Speaking in Public - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2013 from Ernest ChenAs the Master of Ceremonies calls out your name,you slowly walk up to the stage amidst the applause of your audience to shake his hands. And as you are walking up, you try very hard to keep the smile on your face while hiding your anxiousness. Glancing back, you saw that in the eyes of the ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - Presentation Skills Training Tips - 5 Fool-Proof Steps In Overcoming Your Public Speaking Fears - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2013 from Ernest ChenUndeniably, speaking in front of an audience can be a daunting task. And the truth is - almost everyone has this fear and the desire to overcome their fear in public speaking. Thus, if you think it is only you, think again! Being fearful of public speaking is actually nothing unusual. Even ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - Lessons from Les Miserables -- the movie! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Stephanie ScottiHopefully, you enjoyed some relaxing downtime with your family and friends during the holidays. For me, it was a welcome break to go to the movies with my daughter-in-law Jill and watch her all-time favorite story, Les Miserables — starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway. I ...
Views: 2944(1 vote) - 3 Presentation Peeves: Add them to your resolution list - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Stephanie ScottiPet peeves. Those mundane (yet infuriating) habits that get under your skin and drive you crazy! We all have them. Perhaps your pet peeve is drivers who don't use turn signals. No? How about someone cracking their knuckles...or noisy eaters? Admit it, you've got at least one. As 2012 comes to ...
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