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Presentation Paranoia
Presentation Paranoia

by Graham Yemm
Have you had this feeling before? Rest assured you are not alone. You might be one of the many who would rate your fear of public speaking alongside or ahead of death! Your …

5 Presentation Secrets That Will Change Your Life
5 Presentation Secrets That Will Change Your Life

by Debbie Bailey
You’ve been asked to give an important presentation. A lot is riding on how well you can deliver. The problem is, you’re not sure where to begin. The last class you took on …

Ten Tips on Speaking with Authority and Power
Ten Tips on Speaking with Authority and Power

by Graham Jones
No matter how good you are as a presenter, there will be times when you need to make sure you exude power and authority. If you are ‘the boss’ and want to be …

The seven essentials of great business communication
The seven essentials of great business communication

 
 
 
  
by Lee Hopkins
There are seven essential elements to successful business communication:

Structure
Clarity
Consistency
Medium
Relevancy
Primacy/Recency
Psychological Rule of 7±2

If you are going to communicate effectively in business it is essential that you have a solid grasp of these seven elements. …

Look ‘Em in the Eyes: The Real Power of Eye Contact
Look ‘Em in the Eyes: The Real Power of Eye Contact

by Debbie Bailey
“At that moment when our eyes are locked in silent communication, we are, in essence, touching.” -Debbie Bailey
Besides touch (not really an option in a presentation setting), eye contact is the most powerful …

The 10 WORST Tips To Give Someone Who Has To Speak In Public: Part II
The 10 WORST Tips To Give Someone Who Has To Speak In Public: Part II

by Alan Matthews
For public speaking tips 1-5, click here.
6. Tell them you’re nervous to get them on your side.
Like some of the others, this is a plea for support to the audience. You know most …

The 10 WORST Tips To Give Someone Who Has To Speak In Public: Part I
The 10 WORST Tips To Give Someone Who Has To Speak In Public: Part I

by Alan Matthews
1. Learn the speech by heart or read it from a script.
This is meant to be a way of making sure you don’t forget what you’re going to say. Instead, it’s usually a …

Confidence In Public Speaking Revealed
Confidence In Public Speaking Revealed

by Lance Stafford
I’ll never forget my first time standing in front of an audience, it was exhilarating! Of course, it didn’t quite start out that way, as a matter of fact, there were some bumps …

Public Speaking – 3 Tips on How to Become a Public Speaking Master
Public Speaking – 3 Tips on How to Become a Public Speaking Master

by Julius Kuhn
Many people still fear speaking in public. Even adults that have spoken several times in public still become anxious once they have to face speaking in front of an unfamiliar audience again.
But what …

3 Steps for Making Your Voice Your Greatest Asset
3 Steps for Making Your Voice Your Greatest Asset

by Nancy Daniels
Most people who hear themselves on their voicemail or answering machine do not like what they hear. How do you feel when you hear yourself on some form of recording equipment? When you …