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In September 1893, the Rev. Thomas Alexander Hyde of Boston published his book Christ the Orator. The subtitle of the Rev. Hyde's work is Never Man Spake like This Man. That's a direct quote from a ... read more »
Conduct an audience analysis to understand your listeners' needs. Chat with people ahead of time so they're not an audience of strangers. Take 5 minutes to calm your nerves beforehand. Smile. Make ... read more »
It's bedtime, and 6-year-old Jenny has just put on her pajamas. read more »
Anytime you deliver a speech or presentation, you face a tough task. read more »
Public speaking is a performance art, whether it's an actor performing Shakespeare or you presenting to your internal team or pitching to a client. And just as is true of actors, what you bring to ... read more »
Do you believe that having great content is enough for effective public speaking? read more »
If you want to speak for true leadership, you need to know how to use your voice. (To learn how to speak more memorably, download my free cheat sheet, "4 Characteristics of an Influential Speaker.") read more »
If you're like most speakers, you may be neglecting one of your best tools for engaging and influencing audiences: your body. (Discover how to use body language to get listeners to respond to you ... read more »
Let's face it: most of us experience public speaking butterflies. (To reduce your nervousness in just 5 minutes, download my free cheat sheet, "How to Calm Your Nerves Before Speaking.") read more »
