In public speaking, when you express from a place of genuine connection with yourself and your story, most of the skills you need are already in place. That’s why you may be great when speaking one-to-one and in small groups but then lose your capacity in front of a large audience.
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Wednesday,
December
15th,
2010
Imagine this: You’ve just left a presentation that inspired and motivated you. The speaker made you laugh one minute, and then see connections the next. You got ideas, tips, enjoyed relevant stories and examples, a great handout, and a message that inspired you. And most importantly, the speaker seemed to talk directly to you and your needs. It was almost as if you and the speaker shared similar life experiences and values. As you leave, you are grateful that you decided to attend the presentation and promise yourself to take action based on what you learned. You’ve been thoroughly impressed by the “It’s All About You” speaker, and wish that all speakers could be like that. What a valuable use of your time it was! Read More→
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Saturday,
December
11th,
2010
One of the most searched-for communication skills on the Internet is “how to tell a story.” I would like to give you a quick step-by-step guide to this process of story telling, drawn from my 23 years of being a professional storyteller. This is the fast and quick method to learn a new story. Read More→
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Friday,
December
3rd,
2010
Speaking in public isn’t as difficult as one might think, providing you go at it with a plan. To make it easier, simply remember that you want to “TALK,” which represents the four things to remember to do a good job in front of an audience. Read More→
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Friday,
November
19th,
2010
Let’s face it. Most of us are not comfortable speaking in front of groups, especially when giving formal speeches or presentations. Standing on stage under bright lights, with all those blank faces staring at you, can be incredibly nerve racking. In fact, some people tremble at the mere thought of public speaking. Read More→
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Wednesday,
November
17th,
2010
As our audiences change and are influenced by an unending flow of media and attempts at communication, does the average presenter have a chance of cutting through all this noise and clutter in the minds of their listeners? Read More→
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Sunday,
October
31st,
2010
Uh oh! You finally have that chance to speak about a favorite subject but they are only giving you 10 minutes? Do not panic. You can do this! Read More→
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Tuesday,
October
19th,
2010
by John Freisinger
Seldom in the life of your start-up company will a presentation be more important than your first meeting with a prospective investor. The validation of your idea, your dream and your future will be defined by a 30-minute PowerPoint presentation. Your wild success or abysmal failure will be dictated by your skill with a Microsoft Office product. Read More→
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Sunday,
October
17th,
2010
Having a good sense of storytelling techniques is important for people involved in any form of communication. Unlike other ways to express a story, storytelling takes place in the moment between the storyteller and listener. It is a unique experience. Here are nine storytelling tips Read More→
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Monday,
September
20th,
2010
One of the great myths we tell ourselves is that the voice we hear on our voicemail, answering machine, or some other type of recording equipment is not true. In fact, we tend to forget it after turning off the machine or stopping the tape. Rest assured that no matter how poor the quality of the equipment, what you hear on that recording is truer than what you hear in your head. Read More→
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