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Jan 8, 20102 min read

Non-Verbal Communication Element # 3 – Gestures – They communicate, also!

Shhhh! The figure on the right is not speaking, but their finger raised in front of their mouth is communicating – “Please be quiet!”...

Dec 18, 20093 min read

Verbal Communication Element #3 – Inflection

Did I hear some say, “R2D2 of Star Wars fame? If you did, you probably couldn’t wait for the talk to end, and it’s doubtful you remember...

Dec 10, 20094 min read

Non-Verbal Communication Element #1 – Eye Contact

Eyes are the ‘Windows to the Soul’. The eyes are the first things we use for non-verbal communication when we meet someone. The same...

Nov 14, 20094 min read

Toastmasters – A great place to learn!

Join Toastmasters! Toastmasters is an international organization. The latest figures I found show they have a membership approaching...

Oct 22, 20092 min read

The Fear of Public Speaking & Giving Presentations

If just the thought of speaking in front of a group gets you nervous – You are not alone! Survey after survey says many people would...

Sep 30, 20092 min read

Practicing a Speech

We’ve all heard the expression, It’s not true. Practicing will never make it perfect! Perfect practice makes perfect. However, and I...

Sep 28, 20093 min read

Speech Content – Part #3 – Speech Opening Make it Powerful!

This is it! The Opening of Your Speech is your first impression to your audience. It literally, ‘sets the stage’ for your presentation....

Sep 22, 20092 min read

Taking Questions

Usually, this is not the best time to do this because the audience doesn’t leave having the impact of your closing on the their minds. In...

Sep 21, 20091 min read

Using Props in a Presentation

Since people learn in many ways, the more senses your speech can combine in your presentation, the more likely your audience will “Get”...

Sep 19, 20091 min read

“Meet and Greet” To Ease the “Fear of Public Speaking!”

You’re much more at ease speaking to people you know and friends. Arrive at your speaking event early. Wear a Name Tag – It’s important!...

Sep 14, 20092 min read

Speech Content – Part #2 Why Write Your Own Introduction

The Introduction is an integral part of your speech! An Introduction should answer three questions. Why this Subject? Why this Speaker?...