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Theater-Based Techniques for Business Training (Part One)

Jul 08, 2012 by Gary Genard

"All the world's a stage," William Shakespeare said, "so you'd better learn how to act to nail that PowerPoint presentation." I made that last part up of course. Shakespeare actually said the much ... read more »

How to Get a Business Audience to Retain Your Key Message

Jul 01, 2012 by Gary Genard

Getting ready to deliver an important speech, pitch, or business presentation? Here are some sobering findings for you. Together, they serve as a reminder that great speaking techniques aren't ... read more »

4 Dangerous Myths that Will Hurt Your Public Speaking

May 24, 2012 by Gary Genard

Ever wonder where that saying came from about being our own worst enemy? At least one place you'll find it is in this elegant turn of phrase: read more »

Mark Zuckerberg: How Good a Communicator Is Under That Hoodie?

May 17, 2012 by Gary Genard

As you know if you haven't been orbiting Pluto for the past few months, today is Facebook's initial public offering or IPO. To say that this event has created buzz is like saying Chopin knew his way ... read more »

Public Enemy #1 of Effective Presentations: Multitasking

May 16, 2012 by Gary Genard

Imagine: You're on the phone with a decision-maker you've been trying to reach forever. You've finally succeeded, and now you're making your pitch. . . . But something's wrong. That other person ... read more »

To Conquer Fear of Public Speaking, Here's True 'Inspiration'

May 13, 2012 by Gary Genard

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For Public Speaking "Magic," Speak for the Ear Not the Eye

May 10, 2012 by Gary Genard

Want to create magic when you speak? Let's go there. You'll first have to step with me into th Way Back machine. We'll set the dial for 800 B.C., and the Way Back positioning system (the WPS) for the ... read more »

Smart Speakers Use this Technique to Persuade Listeners. Do You?

May 06, 2012 by Gary Genard

I’ll never forget how I learned one of life’s great lessons: Seize every opportunity that comes your way to get an education. Or to say it another way: Don’t be stupid enough to let educational ... read more »

Interpersonal Skills: 7 Tips for a Successful Job Interview

May 03, 2012 by Gary Genard

As you know, or should know, a successful job interview is only partly about the interview itself. Other behavior that you exhibit as part of your job interview skills is equally important. read more »

Public Speaking Skills: How to Give a 'Command Performance'

Apr 29, 2012 by Gary Genard

You have a speech or presentation coming up. Naturally, you’ve been thinking about it. The truth is you’ve been kind of obsessing about it, haven’t you? (To help conquer your nervousness and stage ... read more »

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