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Speech Transitions: Magical Words and Phrases 27 Aug 2013 | 09:27 am
When listening to a speech, have you ever: wondered “how does this relate to that?” felt the speaker jumped randomly from one point to the next? gotten totally lost? If you’ve experienced this,...
I Have a Dream: 50th Anniversary 26 Aug 2013 | 09:26 am
I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. That’s my favorite quotation ...
How to Choose and Use Speech Props: A Speaker’s Guide 22 Aug 2013 | 10:21 am
For decades, popular opinion pegged Bill Gates as a mediocre presenter. That all changed on February 5, 2009, when he unleashed one of the most memorable props ever on his audience: live mosquitos. ...
Volume and the Public Speaker: Be Heard and Be Effective 19 Aug 2013 | 10:23 pm
If you give a great speech, but nobody can hear you, does it really count? Before your message can transform your audience, the sound of your voice must be heard by your audience. It sounds really si...
Parallelism 101: Add Clarity and Balance to Your Speeches 14 Aug 2013 | 10:23 am
Do you ever find yourself wishing that your audience understood you better? Do you have difficulty conveying your great ideas clearly? One of the most important writing techniques I ever learned was ...
Simple Secrets to Improve Your Eye Contact 9 Jul 2013 | 09:59 am
Your eye contact impacts your ability to connect with your audience and, by extension, your effectiveness as a speaker. In this article, we offer simple strategies for producing more eye contact and b...
Book Review: Telling Ain’t Training (Stolovitch, Keeps) 11 Feb 2013 | 11:30 am
Comprehensive book review of Telling Ain't Training, a fantastic book for all trainers and educators.
Book Review: Telling Ain’t Training (Stolovitch, Keeps) 11 Feb 2013 | 11:30 am
Telling Ain’t Training is an outstanding book for trainers and educators on how to develop effective training. Published by the American Society for Training & Development, this is the best book that ...
Flip Charts 101: Basic Tips to Use This Lonely Versatile Tool 30 Jan 2013 | 10:20 am
Practical tips for using flip charts to enhance your presentations
Flip Charts 101: Basic Tips to Use This Lonely Versatile Tool 30 Jan 2013 | 10:20 am
When I was in high school, every teacher used an overhead projector regularly. Many years later, I can’t recall the last time I saw one used as meeting rooms are increasing equipped with digital proje...
