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***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising- Speaking In Front Of An Audience - 3 Simple Tips To Help You Stay Calm - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Neill ThompsonCold sweat. Butterflies. Nausea. Maybe even shivers. No, this is not some new disease but rather common symptoms of someone who has to go out in front of an audience to deliver a speech. It can be a frightening situation but if you want to get anywhere in the business world then it's a very ...
Views: 977 - ***The Abuse of the Word - AND - in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhen I teach public speaking, one of the tips I offer is to learn how to stop connecting your sentences with verbal tics, such as “um” or “ah.” There is a word, however, that is that is sometimes abused in speaking as well. Many people connect their sentences with the word and. After some ...
Views: 2406(2 votes) - ***Speaking from Your Heart Is a Fundamental of Dynamic Public Speaking - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhen you address an audience, are your more concerned with speaking from your head or your heart. While knowledge of your material is undeniably important, if it doesn't come from your heart, then you are missing a fundamental of dynamic public speaking. Those who speak from their head often ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - ***Does Your Voice Shake in Public Speaking? 5 Steps to Stop the Quiver - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Nancy DanielsYou are standing in front of an audience. Your knees and hands are shaking; your heart is pounding in your ears and in your cheeks; sweat has formed on your brow; your lips are quivering. If all of that isn’t bad enough, when you open your mouth to speak, the voice that results is quivering or ...
Views: 14077(6 votes) - RECRUIT MORE CLUB MEMBERS WITH VALUE-ADDED MEMBERSHIP MARKETING - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Fred Haley(Written for Toastmasters, but applicable to all local clubs in civic and service organizations.) “But Wait. There’s More!” Our excitement and anticipation would peak every time we heard those four simple words by the late TV pitchman Billy Mays. We knew what would come next. More ...
Views: 2346(1 vote) - How to Give a Winning Presentation – 6 Great Tips - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Diane CraigBiina Feldman joined our team this year and we are thrilled to be working with her. Bina just wrote a fabulous article on How To Give Presentations which I am certain you will find great golden nuggets in. Enjoy and thank you Bina! Children in grade school are giving presentations. High ...
Views: 1643(2 votes) - ***The Value of Public Speaking Today - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThey say that man’s greatest fear is public speaking; his second greatest fear is dying. Imagine that – most people would rather be dead than stand and give a speech! But did you know that man’s 3rd greatest fear is dying while public speaking? No one has yet died on the podium to my ...
Views: 6828(2 votes) - The Soft-Spoken Voice: Is It a Strength or a Weakness? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2015 from Nancy DanielsMany years ago when I first started my business, I had a most eye-opening experience that I will never forget. It happened on a consecutive Monday and Tuesday. On Monday, I had been working with a group from Nortel in voice and presentation skills. One of the men from the group told me that, ...
Views: 8459(2 votes) - ***Ladies, If Image Matters, Don't Ignore Your Voice - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsI have spent the last few months questioning why my customers, as well as the subscribers to my newsletters, consist of 75% men and only 25% women. If you look at the picture objectively, we women often sound like ill-tuned violins. (And, it is certainly possible that this is one of the ...
Views: 2709(1 vote) - ***Nervous in Public Speaking? Good! - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Nancy DanielsDid you know that nervousness in public speaking is beneficial? While many articles are written to help you try to eliminate or stop those nervous jitters, I want the exact opposite. Yes, I want you nervous. However, I want you to learn how to take control of it. When you can put your ...
Views: 2245(1 vote) - Protective Coatings and Their Importance - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Alex GallettiFor the uninformed members of the general populace, protective or industrial coatings are solutions designed to give aesthetic and protective qualities to certain objects. They are meant to function as a protective layer on an object, oftentimes preventing rust and corrosion and improving the ...
Views: 621 - How to Apply Metal Protective Coatings on Your Motorcycle - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Alex GallettiIf you haven’t noticed, more and more choppers and bikes are taking to the streets. Bikes ooze more style and attitude. Seeing a person cruise the streets on a Harley and hearing that engine roar makes you think that person knows how to live. Bike owners take all the measures to protect their ...
Views: 1177 - 2011 Meetings that Motivate - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Theresa BehennaAssociations have to hold meetings. They need to attract new young members while at the same time retaining seasoned members interests. How do you do that? How do you avoid snooze fests at meetings? Hand out Red Bull? The Institute of Real Estate Management in Houston is a group that ...
Views: 1519(2 votes) - How to Add Pizzazz to Your Speech - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Arvee RobinsonHow many times have you heard a mediocre speech or one that was just downright boring? Is that the kind of speech you want to give? No! You want a speech that will set you up for success— a speech that’s got pizzazz. How Do You Add Pizzazz? You don’t need to be a great speaker to add ...
Views: 1016 - How To Become Great At Public Speaking - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Dingane .Have you ever seen a great public speaker? The ability to really draw an audience in and to make them hear what you say, invoke an emotional response from them and to move them is something that very few speaker master. For most people the idea of getting up in front of other people is just ...
Views: 987 - Top PR Firms Evolve - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Kevin WaddelTop PR firms have certainly evolved over the past few years. Not long ago, it was all about scoring press clippings. Today, top PR firms utilize every available method to communicate a company's story and meet a client’s business objectives and communications goals. Top PR firms have ...
Views: 606 - Public Relations Companies/Agencies Benefit from Increase Financial Service Relations - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Kevin WaddelWith the stock market performing well and the financial reform bill behind us, financial services firms are once again increasing their marketing communications budgets – much to the delight of Public Relations Companies/Agencies everywhere. Why? A couple of reasons. First, they need to ...
Views: 553 - What it Takes to Make it at a PR New York firm these Days - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Kevin WaddelEvery day a number of resumes cross my desk from young hopefuls seeking a career in PR, particularly PR New York as this town is deemed to the capital of the trade. What does it take to make it at a PR New York firm? The ability to multitask at the speed of sound and the willingness to take on ...
Views: 552 - 8 Mistakes Trainers Make - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2011 from Saritza ZambranaBeing talented is a great responsibility as well having a big vision. When we lose focus as leaders, it's normal to misplace our purpose and get distracted and superficial with the empowering tools of leadership. To build our leadership is to build our presence and calibrate our talents and ways ...
Views: 2795(2 votes) - TABLE TOPICS AS A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Fred HaleyI just got back from my Toastmasters’ club meeting. We had so much fun that I had to share with you the experience and the lessons we learned. As background, there were only eleven of us there, including three guests at this Saturday morning meeting, the beginning of a beautiful, sunny, ...
Views: 3250 - ***3 Steps for Tapping the Full Potential of Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf you want to tap the full potential of your speaking voice, do your homework first and research what is out there. The question you need to ask yourself is whether you want to improve the voice you already have or would you prefer to discover the voice you don’t know you have? Many coaches ...
Views: 3088 - ***Winning the Battle of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Nancy DanielsFor many people, just the thought of public speaking is enough to cause extreme panic. When you consider that it is man’s greatest fear, this is not surprising. While you may regard the act of standing in front of an audience and delivering a speech or presentation as a war that you will lose, ...
Views: 2909(2 votes) - ***How to Strengthen Your Voice - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Nancy DanielsVoice power is something many are lacking. Some people can talk all day without a problem but many of us cannot. Do you find your voice getting weaker as the day progresses? Do you sometimes lose your voice by the end of the day and you are not sick? If so, then you should consider voice ...
Views: 3775 - ***If You Are Expecting Perfection in Public Speaking, You Will Lose the Battle - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf you are an A-type personality, public speaking can be most frustrating for you because of your need to make your delivery perfect. One of the definitions of perfection is to be entirely without fault. Have you ever seen a theater performance or listened to a concert that was entirely ...
Views: 3034 - ***5 Steps for Overcoming a Monotone Voice - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Nancy DanielsA voice that lacks color is dull and uninteresting. It also says something about you, as the speaker, which may or may not be true. If you speak in a monotone, how do you think others perceive you? A few words that come to my mind are cold, indifferent, and unemotional. Do those words ...
Views: 15383 - A Simple Approach To Putting Together Your Wedding Speech - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Neill ThompsonAs the groom your big day will be filled with virtually every emotion you can think of. While many guys freak out the majority of us will really enjoy it. Once you get the formalities of the actual ceremony out of the way you can start to relax and enjoy the festivities of the day. The wedding ...
Views: 851 - Do You Panic Speaking Out and Up In Meetings? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Dawn BarclaySent via email this week was ‘When it comes to speaking up in meetings, I just panic, my mind goes blank, I feel stupid and it looks like I don’t know my job!’ Yuck! Not pleasant, and yes we all know that speaking in public is a huge trigger of anxiety for many. Here’s my reply and ...
Views: 2281 - Write a Book, Jump Start Your Speaking Career - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Debra EngleIf you’re serious about becoming a successful speaker, you have to get serious about writing a book. A book gives you instant credibility and multiplies your income through back-of-the-room sales. It also forces you to get focused about your message and your unique selling proposition (USP), ...
Views: 1728(1 vote) - Tips and Tricks for you HVAC Systems - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Hillary BlundellMost households have a fully-functioning HVAC system. The HVAC system works primarily to condition the temperature inside the house. It keeps you cool when it’s scorching hot outside and warms you up during the winter season. That’s why it’s a very reliable household appliance that needs ...
Views: 812 - Breath Cleaner Air with a Cleaner HVAC System - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Hillary BlundellDid you know that when houses are constructed, all the dust and minute debris from the construction works could get trapped into the ductworks of your home? These unwanted particles circulate around the duct pipes as well as in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning or simply, HVAC ...
Views: 709 - A SIMPLE FORMULA FOR YOUR NEXT SPEECH - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Fred HaleyI have discovered a new formula for my speeches and articles. It is a simple, realistic and neat recipe. It does not require me to change my main points. I still apply everything I learned in Toastmasters. The difference – I get attentive listeners who “buy-in” to my message. It will work for ...
Views: 3808 - ***Your Soft-Spoken Voice Could Be Jeopardizing Your Career! - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf others continually ask you to repeat yourself, what do you think that says about you? If you are striving to achieve success in your career, do you think your soft-spoken voice might be jeopardizing your goals? Have you ever considered that your lack of volume is possibly what could be ...
Views: 3218 - ***The Truth About Chronic Hoarseness and Voice Loss - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2011 from Nancy DanielsMany people suffer from chronic hoarseness, sore throats and even loss of voice; and, most of these people do so because of misuse of the speaking voice. It is common; it is world wide; and, it is a growing concern. Through the years that I’ve had a website on voice improvement, 40% of those ...
Views: 5376(3 votes) - *** Excessive Nasality Is Like Nails on a Blackboard - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2011 from Nancy DanielsImagine nails on a blackboard and how it makes your skin crawl or how the hair on the back of your neck stands out. Now imagine a nasal voice similar to those who hail from Brooklyn or the Bronx. After hearing a sound like that for any great length of time, you might get the same reaction that ...
Views: 3394 - The Seven Secrets of a Successful Business Pitch - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Paul BorossPaul Boross' new book, The Pitching Bible has recently been released, and he has kindly given us a taster of his Seven Secrets of a Successful Business Pitch. Secret 1: It’s All About Them Apparently, a fear of public speaking is one of the most common problems in the world of business. ...
Views: 1671 - DOES YOUR SPEECH HAVE “EMOTIONAL RESONANCE” - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Fred Haley“Emotional Resonance.” Those words ring loudly in my head, even three years after hearing them in a Toastmasters’ context. This is what happened: I had just competed giving the best speech I had ever presented at any time (before or since). My performance at the District 84, Division F ...
Views: 3076 - Peter Fogel's "Speaking Engagement from Hell! (Or Was It!?)" - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Peter FogelOne of the reasons I like writing articles is that I can test out real world public speaking techniques and then share my results to you. Which brings me to a recent speaking engagement that was… how do I say this delicately …well, NOT the ideal speaking situation. In fact, for any ...
Views: 1694(1 vote) - Powerful Public Speaking - Tips for Speaking Success - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from David windlePowerful Public Speaking – Tips for Public Speaking Success For many of us the words public and speaking should never be spoken together in public. Public speaking is a terrifying task. What could be more exposing than standing up in front of a group or colleagues, friends or strangers and ...
Views: 1203 - Practice Public Speaking - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Dominic LipinskiIf you’re improving any skills practice is the crucial factor. If you won’t practice, your improvements are going to be slow. You can use all sorts of mental methods like anchoring, visualisation and other stuff like that, but it won’t be enough. It works the same with speaking in public. ...
Views: 2759 - 7 Inexpensive ways to get Traffic to your mlm blog - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from James PumfreyWhether you have joined a multilevel promoting (MLM) organization, that you are provided a replicated website or you have created your own mlm blog or maybe you are attempting to advertise an affiliate urls, you wish for tons of traffic. however perhaps you have a small fixed advertising budget. ...
Views: 728 - 7 Inexpensive ways to get Traffic to your mlm blog - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from James PumfreyWhether you have joined a multilevel promoting (MLM) organization, that you are provided a replicated website or you have created your own mlm blog or maybe you are attempting to advertise an affiliate urls, you wish for tons of traffic. however perhaps you have a small fixed advertising budget. ...
Views: 591 - 7 Inexpensive ways to get Traffic to your mlm blog - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from James PumfreyWhether you have joined a multilevel promoting (MLM) organization, that you are provided a replicated website or you have created your own mlm blog or maybe you are attempting to advertise an affiliate urls, you wish for tons of traffic. however perhaps you have a small fixed advertising budget. ...
Views: 729 - Keys to Public Speaking - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from cedric riceThe main thing is to learn to relax. Even the most confident person in the world will have problems the first few times that they speak in public. You must practice speaking in order to get it right. I suggest you start with a very small audience. Use one or two people who will give you an ...
Views: 1666 - ***Speaking in Monotone Is Not a Permanent Fixture! - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Nancy DanielsAre you plagued with a voice that is luckluster when you speak? Have others told you that you sound boring when you talk? The good news about speaking in monotone is that you can change it. As long you allow yourself to do so. That is where the difficulty lies. If you express little ...
Views: 3416 - ***If Your Presentation Skills Are Good, Can the Same Be Said about Your Voice? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Nancy DanielsI am going to assume that your delivery skills are above average. You have addressed an audience on numerous occasions and you enjoy the challenge of public speaking. As strong as your presentation skills are, however, how good is the sound of your speaking voice – the one you hear on your ...
Views: 2836(7 votes) - ***The Value of Imagery in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhen you speak at the lectern, on a stage or even at the head of the boardroom table, have you ever considered the imagery you use, thereby depicting your thoughts more effectively? Too often I hear those who speak so quickly and are so anxious to get it over with, that their words are said in ...
Views: 3906(8 votes) - What’s Love Got to Do With Success? Lessons from Media Darlings - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Sandra Dee RobinsonWhile Valentine’s Day focuses primarily on romantic love, I would like to invite you to escape the frenzy of your local greeting card store, which at this time is probably looking as chaotic as the once-yearly shoe sale at Barneys, and widen the lens through which we see “love” this month. ...
Views: 1147 - ***Dynamic Public Speaking Means Never Letting Them 'See You Sweat' - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Nancy DanielsYes, I want you nervous for your upcoming speech or presentation because nervousness is good. I do not want your audience to see it however. Great public speakers are nervous. As many times as they have spoken, as many times as they have delivered the same presentation over and over, ...
Views: 2360(2 votes) - ***Stop Pushing Your Voice -- There Is a Better Way! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThe other day I spoke to 2 individuals with the exact same problem. They were pushing their voices from their throats. In both cases, I had to move the phone away from my ear because they were so loud that it hurt. If you are pushing hard from your throat when you talk, not only is it ...
Views: 4432(1 vote) - ***Your Individuality Is One of Your Greatest Strengths in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhen clients tell me they want to be like Anthony Robbins or Zig Ziglar, my first question is why? Yes, I understand that they may want to be as famous or as rich or as talented, but why would they want to imitate either one of them? While your audience would probably love to see Robbins ...
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