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I know something about you. You don’t like to be at fault for anything. That’s not a secret; no one likes to be at fault. We are trained since childhood to think that being at fault equals punishment. As a result, and as adults, we develop blame avoidance. Anytime we perceive a blame is coming […]
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I get asked all the time: How long does it take to Master public speaking? If I don’t have time to explain I say: It takes a very long time and lots of practice. If I have time to explain, then I say: It takes about 10,000 hours of deliberate practice. However, to advance your […]
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Lots of presentations are boring (especially corporate ones). If you want to stand out from your peers and have the audience anticipate what you will say next, then you have to add some suspense elements to your presentations. Here are 3 practical ways you can apply today. 1 – Express the benefit for each point […]
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Very few people set public speaking goals. Even when they know public speaking is an important skill for their personal and professional lives. Why? There is one big reason that I can think of: They don’t know how to do it. Hopefully, this article is going to simplify the process for you and help you set […]
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“Attraction is not a choice.” Have you heard that before? I can’t remember where I heard it but it definitely hit home for me. If you want the audience to be sucked into your presentations, then you have to trigger their emotions not just their logic. Note: Emotion is not a substitute for logic. For […]
Read MoreMemorizing your presentations takes the fun and authenticity out of presenting. If you memorized a presentation before, then you know that it takes lots of time (time you can spend on other things). Also, you may not be aware of this, but today’s audiences are very savvy; they know when you have all your lines […]
Read MoreAfter investing time, energy, and money into your honing your public speaking skills, you want to see results. I like results and I like improvements as well. A lot of times it’s hard to know how to measure your public speaking improvements – below are some things to help you measure your growth. Read them […]
Read MorePeople ask me all the time about the books I read to keep building my public speaking knowledge. I read at least one book per month on a subject related to public speaking. I do it because I enjoy it and because I like to continuously sharpen my skills and knowledge. I do it because […]
Read MoreOne of my mentors said that the best measure of learning is a behavioral outcome (or action). I think about this every time I teach something. If nobody does anything after you present, then it was a waste of energy and time for everyone. You don’t want just to flap your lips and be done; […]
Read MoreThere is usually a lot of emphasis on the Do’s and Don’ts before and during presentations – but very little attention is given to the Do’s and Don’ts after a presentation. If the time after the presentation is used right, it could elevate your future presentations. If the time is not used right, it will […]
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