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The Actor's Art: What Can It Teach You About Public Speaking?

Mar 13, 2016 by Gary Genard

The actor's art: Can it teach you anything about public speaking? Let's count the ways! read more »

An Acting Technique to Dramatically Improve Your Public Speaking

Jan 17, 2016 by Gary Genard

Want to impress audiences with your public speaking? Try this technique to make your pitches and presentations fresh, powerful, and memorable! read more »

How Video Can Transform Your Public Speaking

Sep 20, 2015 by Gary Genard

It was an amazing testament to the power of using videotaping in public speaking training. And it came when I least expected it. read more »

The Body Language Factor: Moving Audiences to "Wow!"

Jun 28, 2015 by Gary Genard

Are you missing a key element of giving dynamic speeches and presentations? If you’re not using body language consciously to improve your physical expressiveness, you most certainly are. read more »

Acting Skills for Business: The Art of Persuasion

Mar 08, 2015 by Gary Genard

Acting matters to your business career—and not only in terms of stage presence. In fact, it matters more than you realize. read more »

5 Ways to Be an Extraordinary Speaker in 2015

Dec 28, 2014 by Gary Genard

Last week, I discussed 5 bad public speaking habits you should leave behind in the New Year. Now, here's the companion piece: 5 practices you should cultivate to excel at public speaking in 2015. read more »

Body Language for Public Speaking Is as Easy as 1-2-3!

Oct 26, 2014 by Gary Genard

It’s a few days before your make-or-break presentation. Your slides are ready, and you’re well rehearsed. You know what you need to do to activate this audience. So you feel confident about every ... read more »

Body Language and Power Poses: How to Achieve Amazing Presence!

Sep 07, 2014 by Gary Genard

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 »

Body Language and Public Speaking: Connecting Movement to Message

Jul 27, 2014 by Gary Genard

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 »

Speak to Be Heard: Developing a More Powerful Voice

Jun 22, 2014 by Gary Genard

When you speak socially or professionally, how can you be sure your voice is being heard? read more »

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