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"Be a voice not an echo." - Albert Einstein
Gary Genard
Recent Posts
The 12 Riskiest Behaviors in a Business Presentation
Imagine speaking to 500 people. Or 1,000. Or 10,000. Or ten million. read more »
Want to Tell Great Stories as a Speaker? — Here's How!
Yesterday, I heard an unbelievably moving and inspiring story. read more »
When it comes to using body language to achieve presence, can you fake it till you make it? Social psychologist Amy Cuddy believes instead that you should fake it till you become it. read more »
Want to speak with greater clarity, power, and flexibility? read more »
You know what it’s like. You have something to say to an audience, and you’re excited about the opportunity to do so. read more »
Ready for something that will break your heart while making you feel great? There's a video I ran across on ESPN that is so sweet, heartfelt, and just plain wonderful, I wanted to share it with you. read more »
Abraham Lincoln and Stage Fright: How to Overcome Fear of Public Speaking
The recent headline is startling: “Unpublished 1860 letter by Abraham Lincoln Shows ‘Nervous’ Side.” And if that doesn’t surprise you, this might: Lincoln reveals in the letter that public speaking ... read more »
As an actor, the first thing I decide when creating a character is how he walks. I know that if I understand how my character moves, I'll gain insight into how he thinks. Movement in any kind of ... read more »
Leaders know that body language is one way to demonstrate leadership qualities when speaking in public. Ordinary speakers only deliver content, but leaders do much more, using their physical presence ... read more »

