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Body language can provide clues to help you understand other people. But it's also a powerful tool for boosting your ability to influence audiences when you speak. How could it not be so? When you ... read more »
The speaker walks to the lectern, grim-faced. What’s your response? read more »
Body language is a key skill in public speaking. In fact, in terms of leadership presence and charisma, some people would say it's the most important skill you possess as a speaker. read more »
Most speakers do at least an adequate job of delivering information. Yet some speakers do more, going beyond the content of their presentation to present themselves and their ideas strongly. (To get ... read more »
When was the last time you participated in a webinar led by a really exciting speaker? Or did the presenter play the part of Dr. Watson to the slide deck's Sherlock Holmes—at a loss to make it all ... read more »
Successful speaking is about power used benevolently. Good speakers don't need to manipulate audiences. At the same time, they realize that they must exert control at every turn: over the material, ... read more »
What's your most important tool of influence in speeches and presentations? read more »
