Speaking Hiccups

| June 14, 2013

If the unexpected hiccup occurs during your presentation, follow the good example of Houston meteorologist David Paul and Judy Grant’s sound advice.

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Managing Interruptions and Managing to Interrupt

| June 12, 2013

Like modern life, meetings, conversations, and public speaking often are full of interruptions. How do you keep from being interrupted? How can you politely interrupt when you need to be heard? Learn how to manage interruptions.
 

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When Mistakes are Good

| January 29, 2013

In his book, The Talent Code, Daniel Coyle explains how mistakes help us learn. Learning new speaking skills is no exception. For many executives, the fear of mistakes and the fear of public speaking are a one-two punch to their performance.

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Do you dread impromptu speaking?

| May 15, 2012

I was speaking with a client this morning who told me his boss was a superb speaker.  In fact, he said, there are times it makes him jealous.  My client said he is witness to his boss jotting notes on cue cards for 15 minutes, only to take the stage a few minutes later and [...]

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Be an All-Star: Speak from your Strengths

| September 6, 2011

Every speaker has strengths. In fact, we’ve identified ten top Speaking Strengths™ in our work with executives and leaders. Register and download full the list. Of the ten top Speaking Strengths, you almost certainly have one and may have several. By leveraging these strengths you can quickly elevate your speaking skills. We teach you how [...]

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