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- Study Shows Seventy Percent Say Public Speaking Presentations Critical - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2017 from Steven StasczakAmericans Agree Public Speaking Presentations Skills Important Seventy percent of employed Americans agree that presentation skills and how to deliver public speaking presentations are critical to their success at work, according to a popular cloud-based presentation platform company. A ...
Views: 101 - Setting Goals for Self Improvement Will Bring Success - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2017 from Steven StasczakIt is often easy to forget exactly how important setting goals is to self improvement. We can have lofty ambitions for changing or improving who we are, but if we don’t begin the journey with one step as Confucius once said and then break it down into smaller plans, the journey might begin to ...
Views: 188 - How to Recover from a Broken Presentation - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2017 from Steven StasczakYou are giving a very important presentation to the board members and midway through something overwhelms you and you can’t for the life of you remember exactly where you were in the presentation. You are giving a sales pitch on a new product to one of your biggest customers and you just lost it ...
Views: 227 - The Tone of Your Voice Tells a Story - What Is Yours Saying? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2017 from Nancy DanielsWhen it comes to the speaking voice, tone deals with the expression of a mood or emotion. In relationship to your delivery, your tone can have a surprising influence on how your topic or subject is perceived. Were you to give a motivational speech, your tone would be different than if you were ...
Views: 265 - Seven Lessons Learned from TEDx on Giving Breakthrough Presentations by James Mapes - by Submitted on May 10, 2017 from James MapesCreating and presenting my TEDx talk was one of the greatest challenges of my career - and an ultimate learning experience. Having a solid background in acting and speaking for more than three decades gave me the belief, or so I thought, that this would be an easy task. In fact, it tested ...
Views: 300 - Do You Run Out of Air BEFORE You Run Out of Sentence? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from Nancy DanielsI remember when one of my sons was in 2nd or 3rd grade and was practicing reading out loud. He would take a breath after almost every word. Teachers explain to children in that age group that they should wait to take a breath until they come to the end of the sentence. At that age, there are ...
Views: 432 - A Public Speaking Technique That Will Have a Lasting Effect on Your Audience - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2017 from Steven StasczakContrary to what many may think, repetition is an essential public speaking technique that you need to master if you want your audience to remember your presentation. Usually any presentation regardless of length can be boiled down to just 3 or 4 main points or even less. By skillfully repeating ...
Views: 457 - The Secret to Giving an Effective Presentation with PowerPoint - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2017 from Steven StasczakMost people have a fear of speaking in public, but when tasked to give an effective presentation by power point they feel a little more at ease. The reason is that they now have the information they are going to present at hand. This can be a double edge sword because the presenter in this ...
Views: 455 - Black Hat SEO Tactics & How RankBrain can Sniff Them Out - by Submitted on May 17, 2017 from Maqsood RahmanA great person once said, “There’s a right way and wrong way to doing anything in life”. While can’t tell you who it was that said it, I can tell you that there is truth to this quote. The most beautiful thing about SEO is also the scariest; that determining rank factors are constantly changing. ...
Views: 700(4 votes) - 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: 645 - On Becoming a Good Public Speaker - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2016 from Steven StasczakWhen most people think of public speaking or becoming a public speaker or simply giving a presentation at work they think they have to come off with the talent of a Joel Osteen or a powerful corporate executive. Yes those people do possess a type of presence and charisma along with a powerful ...
Views: 685(1 vote) - The Best Way to "Learn All Those Lines" - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2016 from Sarah Koestner"Spontaneity is being present in the present." Wei Wu Wei In my classes, I ask that my students learn their lines by "rote." This means without emphasis or inflection. It is a mechanical way to learn your lines, where you don't attach any emotions or objectives to the words. This process was ...
Views: 631 - GET UP, DUST YOURSELF AND MOVE ON ! - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2016 from Rahul KapoorHuman beings are designed to make mistakes, irrespective of age, qualifications and past achievements we are all prone to go wrong. However, it is so fascinating to learn how people respond after making mistakes. A mistake loses it’s hold as soon as feelings of failure, resentment, anger or ...
Views: 639 - The Most Powerful Presentation Tip You Won’t Learn At Work - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2016 from Maurice DeCastroAt each of our presentation and public speaking skills workshops we ask our delegates one very important question. We ask them to cast their mind back to the most recent business presentation they attended and to tell us what they remember from it that either: - Made and impact on them they ...
Views: 952 - Are you afraid of public speaking? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comYou are not alone, most people are terrified of public speaking but there is something you can do about it. With practice, a mentor and a system everyone can become an incredible speaker. One of the best ways to start is joining Toastmasters (http://www.toastmasters.org/). This organization has ...
Views: 925(1 vote) - How presentation skills can sky rocket your success at work - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2016 from Maurice DeCastroHaving spent many years in senior executive roles experience tells me that when it comes to succeeding at work it isn’t necessarily about how much experience you have, how many qualifications you hold or even how knowledgeable you are. It’s about how you speak! It’s clear to me that the ...
Views: 1070(1 vote) - How Poor Diction Can Hurt a Performance - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2016 from Sarah KoestnerRecently I had the pleasure of seeing the Tony-nominated production of The Crucible. I am a huge fan of director Ivo Van Hove's work and loved his powerful production of A View From the Bridge earlier this season. Needless to say I was really looking forward to this evening at the theater. ...
Views: 850 - 7 Fool proof ways to rid yourself of public speaking anxiety - by Submitted on May 16, 2016 from Maurice DeCastroThe very fact that many people rank the fear of speaking in public as one of their greatest sources of anxiety could be hurting their professional and personal life. It’s far more common than you may ever imagine; perhaps you’ve even experienced it yourself. Sweaty palms, feeling nervous, ...
Views: 1017(1 vote) - Three things experts MUST do to give a great presentation - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Kathleen GageAs an expert, one of your greatest opportunities to build your market reach and client base is to get on the platform and give a “knock their socks off” presentation. If you’re an entrepreneur, there are very few strategies that compare to getting on the platform in order to build your ...
Views: 981(1 vote) - How far are you willing to go for your speaking success? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2016 from Kathleen GageThe dream of becoming a professional speaker took hold many years ago. I was working for a small radio station in Santa Rosa, California. My primary job was to sell airtime. Yup! I sold air. Because the station was so small, it was easy to wear many hats. Within a very short period of time I ...
Views: 928 - THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU EVER LIVE STREAM - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2016 from Anne CookBefore jumping into the ocean of Live Streaming, there's a few things you should know. Find out the four basic types of fish in the live stream sea and which one you are most like. Only then will you know what to consider before live streaming. "You take this way too seriously," a viewer ...
Views: 856 - 6 Tips For Calming Your Nerves Before Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Sarah KoestnerHere are some strategies that I employ to help make public speaking a more joyful and less nerve-wracking experience: Prepare: The more prepared you are, the less nervous you will be. Do your homework on whatever the topic is that you’re speaking about. Practice: Before you go into a ...
Views: 913 - 5 Essential Physical Warm-ups - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Sarah KoestnerAs performers we want to be present and "in the moment." That phrase is thrown around a lot, but what I mean by "in the moment" is taking in the information that is currently happening. One way we can encourage this is by opening up our bodies before we get on stage. All performers should do a ...
Views: 808 - 5,000 experts on the platform to share their message - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2016 from Kathleen Gage5,000 experts on the platform in 2016! That’s my goal and my vision…to help 5,000 experts get their message out in one of the most powerful ways possible. I plan to do this in a number of ways; through webinars, teleseminars, training programs, workshops, masterminds and one-on-one ...
Views: 680 - Voice - A Forgotten Path to Success - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2015 from Anne CookHave you ever considered what part the sound of your voice plays in the role of your success? In the book Voice and Diction it says, "People who have poor speaking voices - the kind that set your teeth on edge- are almost always unaware of this." When I was in broadcast school I had to read ...
Views: 865(1 vote) - Get Ready to Speak to a Group During Your Job Interview - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Bill LamptonIn your job search, you know that the interview reigns supreme in the decision making process. Even when your degrees, certifications, accomplishments, and referrals surpass your competitors, your interview time will lead to either “Thanks for your application, and we wish you well in your ...
Views: 655(1 vote) - Business Leaders: Don't Pick Politicians As Your Role Models for Speaking - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2015 from Bill LamptonDuring the eighteen intensive months of an American presidential campaign, business leaders could potentially hear hundreds of candidates speaking. Executives and managers might mistakenly assume that these public figures got to the forefront because they are superb speakers—and therefore role ...
Views: 703 - 8 Ways to Overcome Fears Related to Public Performance - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Alice CalchPublic performance isn't limited to singing, acting, dancing, or performing other acts of entertain in front of others. It is any activity in which you engage, in front of other people where you are in a position to receive criticism, judgment, feedback, or praise. Giving a speech or ...
Views: 943 - Civil Rights Activist Dick Gregory: Spellbinding Speaker - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2015 from Bill LamptonHolding a university audience's attention would be tough in any decade, yet doing that in the late 1960s was especially difficult. That was the era when students demanded unprecedented rights and involvement in university decisions. Student movement leaders even held sit-ins for days at a time ...
Views: 650 - How to Approach a Speakers Bureau - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Mack DrydenThere is a right way and a grossly unprofessional way to introduce yourself to a speakers bureau. Be sure you know the rules before you call. Before you embarrass yourself, be sure to read my article, “Bozo or Pro? Ten Ways Speakers Bureaus Know.” That will give you great insight into ...
Views: 885 - Bozo or a Pro? 10 Ways Speakers Bureaus Know - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Mack DrydenYou think you have what it takes to become a professional speaker. After doing a little web surfing, you call a speakers bureau, introduce yourself and say, "I'm a terrific speaker. I'd like to talk to you about getting on the speaking circuit." "I see," the person says. "What do you speak ...
Views: 643 - Speakers: Let Pros Write Comedy for You for Free! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Mack DrydenEven if your topic is serious and not particularly fertile for comedy, it's always a good strategy to relax the audience with a lighthearted comment in your opening remarks. The very best kind of icebreaker, of course, is a quip that’s crafted specifically your audience. For example, at one ...
Views: 589 - You Are On Stage Before, During, and After Your Presentation - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2015 from Bill LamptonRecently I heard a speaker I had heard before. My inner question: Could he be as captivating as when I listened to him previously? To my amazement, yes he was. Highlights: --Spoke without notes --Used subtle, tasteful humor occasionally --Seemed to carry on a conversation with the ...
Views: 636 - Engage Your Audience: Show Up and Speak Up - by Submitted on May 22, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerTrue, we live in a digital world, but still nothing quite beats a face-to-face meeting. There's something about being able to look into another's eyes, read their body language, and feel their intention that solidifies relationships faster than any other approach. Which is why I implore you ...
Views: 787 - If You Smile At Your Audience, I Guarantee They Will Smile Back - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2015 from Nancy DanielsWere you to give a presentation with no vocal variety, no facial expression and no body language, what do you think the reaction would be of your audience? Unless you are a comedian and that characteristic is part of your ‘shtick,’ do not expect your listeners to be much enamored by your lack ...
Views: 983 - How You Sound Is Who You Are - True or False? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2015 from Nancy DanielsThe answer is maybe. As an example, let's say that you are soft-spoken. If you are asked to repeat yourself a lot, others may think you lack confidence. This is just one description which comes to mind when I hear someone who doesn't speak at a normal volume level in conversation. However, I ...
Views: 888 - Do You Sound Like a Valley Girl When You Speak? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2014 from Nancy DanielsEnding your sentences on the upswing is what I call the Valley Girl sound. Basically, it means that your statements sound like questions. It may be cute for 16-year-olds, but it definitely does not lend credibility to a professional image. If you are ending your sentences on a pitch higher ...
Views: 1965 - Does Chicago Communications Training Have an Edge? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Mari PatTap into the Second City’s Improvisation offerings One of the most important elements of effective communication is the ability to think on your feet and adapt quickly. What better way to do that than discovering the tools and techniques inherent in Improvisation - and what city knows Improv ...
Views: 906 - How to Train Your Voice to Be More Charismatic - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Nancy DanielsThere is an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal, by the same title, about the charismatic influence your voice can have in your professional life. Having analyzed the voices of leaders in countries such as Brazil, France, and Italy, scientists have found that those who exhibited ...
Views: 2398 - Hate How You Sound on a Recording? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2014 from Nancy DanielsDoes this sound familiar? You hear a recording of your voice and you cringe? Perhaps you are embarrassed. Well, you are not alone. Most people do not recognize what they hear on the recording because it does not sound like the voice they hear in their head. Unfortunately, the voice on the ...
Views: 919 - Traffic Attorney in Van Nuys can get your Moving Violations Dismissed - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Intern OntrixIf you have ever been ticketed for a traffic violation, you are aware of how expensive tickets can be, but what you may not know is that by hiring a traffic attorney when dealing with traffic law and the fines with which they are associated, you actually have a fighting chance at contesting your ...
Views: 745 - Traffic Attorney in Van Nuys can get your Moving Violations Dismissed - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Intern OntrixIf you have ever been ticketed for a traffic violation, you are aware of how expensive tickets can be, but what you may not know is that by hiring a traffic attorney when dealing with traffic law and the fines with which they are associated, you actually have a fighting chance at contesting your ...
Views: 713 - Speaking with Color - You Don't Want Too Much Or Too Little - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Nancy DanielsColor refers to those various effects in speech which give life to your delivery. Another way to describe color is the emotion and the animation heard in your voice and seen in your body language and facial expression when talking. The interesting thing about color is that you don’t want too ...
Views: 845 - Why Speaking Louder Is Not the Answer If You Are Soft-Spoken - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2014 from Nancy DanielsAs a voice coach, I hate the word loud when it is used in conjunction with the speaking voice. Loud hurts your listeners’ ears; and, over time, loud can hurt your throat. I don’t want you to speak louder – I want you to speak with more power, with an increase in your volume which is not ...
Views: 1712 - Keep Talking: Speak to Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2014 from Ursula JorchOne of the best ways to build your business is to talk about it. It's not just talking to your clients or prospective clients that helps your cause. Taking the conversation to a bigger stage can give your business a significant boost. Talking to larger groups as a speaker can establish you ...
Views: 746(1 vote) - Just How Good Is Your Diction? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2014 from Nancy DanielsWhile it is true that most people do not like to hear themselves on recording equipment because they do not like or recognize the sound of their speaking voice, there is another group of people who are also surprised by their lack of clear diction. And it does not just happen to those in which ...
Views: 840 - Voice Training Not Only Improves Your Voice But Your Diction As Well - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2014 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most fascinating things I find on television or in the movies is that everyone’s speech is clear and understandable. Whether the actors are playing hoodlums or heroes, whether the characters are from Harlem or Park Avenue, they all speak distinctly. This particular characteristic is ...
Views: 861 - How to Increase Your Volume without Yelling - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2014 from Nancy DanielsWhen you increase your volume, does your throat hurt? If you root for your favorite sports team, is your voice hoarse the next day? Perhaps you have no voice by the next day. All three of these situations are known as vocal abuse. If any of these scenarios sound familiar, then you are not ...
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