Public Speaking: Int’l Perspective on Humor (Part 3 of 3)
Date: August 4, 2014In the last two posts, we’ve discussed the do’s and dont’s of international humor. Here are a few ...
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Funny Speech Writing – Make Them Laugh So They Listen
Date: July 14, 2014Need to write and deliver a speech? Do everyone a favor and write one with humor. Why? Because ...
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Public Speaking – The Money’s in the Template
Date: July 2, 2014The best public speakers in the world all agree on one thing. You can’t get good at public ...
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Write a Better Speech With Better Tools
Date: January 30, 2014What’s in YOUR Speech Toolbox? My husband is a tool guy. He’s a car guy and a DIY ...
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Avoid Borrowing Stories
Date: January 23, 2014We all know stories make a speech, sales presentation or staff training more interesting. May I urge you ...
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Developing Original Humor for Your Talk
Date: December 13, 2013Most humor in the business setting is unplanned. It just happens. Spontaneous events with clients and co-workers create ...
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6 Tips to Give a Great Wedding Speech
Date: December 5, 2013I went to a wedding over the weekend, and had the opportunity to listen to at least 7 ...
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One Clear Message – Basic Speech Construction Tips
Date: November 13, 2013Don’t let your message get lost in too much data. Create a clear take-away you want your audience ...
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Public Speaking – Tell a Good Story!
Date: October 29, 2013Abraham Lincoln, upon meeting Harriet Beecher Stowe, is reported to have said, “So this is the little lady ...
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Accepting an Award With Class, Style and No “Humble”
Date: June 15, 2013In accepting an award, you need to be gracious, grateful and humble. (But for heaven’s sake, don’t use ...
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Speaking Tips – Writing For Speakers
Date: March 28, 2013Should a speech be written before it is practiced and presented? I have heard a variety of answers ...
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The Value of Your Story
Date: January 16, 2013In the Industrial Age, the idea of spending time and money to understand our “why I’m alive story” ...
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TALK: 4 Simple Steps to Effective Public Speaking
Date: December 3, 2012Speaking in public isn’t as difficult as one might think, providing you go at it with a plan. ...
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Speaking with Value — Put Your Money Where Your Audience Is
Date: December 16, 2011If you can purchase something for one dollar, why would you want to pay five? You wouldn’t. So, ...
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I’m Going to Talk to You About . . . Z Z Z Z Z Z
Date: July 29, 2011Let’s be honest. As much as people hate giving a presentation, it’s no thrill listening to most of ...
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