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How Many Times Should You Practice a Speech?

Mar 12, 2023 by Gary Genard

How many times should you practice a speech or presentation? The good news is, not as many times as you think. (It will also make you more effective!)  read more »

The Best Way to Prepare the Wrong Way for Your Presentation

Dec 11, 2022 by Gary Genard

Sure, you want to be ready for your presentation. But your speech preparation needs to be done the right way—not the wrong way. Here's how to do it right. read more »

Is Your Passion Showing? — How to Get Audiences to Believe In You

Dec 04, 2022 by Gary Genard

Do you want to give presentations . . . or improve people's lives? For that, your passion needs to show! It's also how to get audiences to believe in you.  read more »

What Should Your Opening and Closing PowerPoint Slides Look Like?

Nov 13, 2022 by Gary Genard

  Are your presentation slides as effective as possible? Here's some advice on what your opening and closing PowerPoint slides should look like. read more »

How to Deal With a Dominant Person When You're Presenting

Oct 09, 2022 by Gary Genard

Is a boss or senior exec flustering you in meetings and presentations? Here's how to deal with a dominant person when you're presenting. read more »

Why You Can't Think and Speak At the Same Time

Sep 25, 2022 by Gary Genard

Does your brain race ahead of what you're trying to say? No wonder! Here's why you can't think and speak at the same time.  read more »

Acting Secrets — How to Rehearse for Amazing Speeches and Presentations

Aug 14, 2022 by Gary Genard

Want to give the best performance you're capable of? Here are some acting secrets on how to rehearse for amazing speeches and presentations!  read more »

4 Key Performance Techniques for Successful Public Speaking

Apr 10, 2022 by Gary Genard

Do you know how to connect with audiences in presentations and speeches? Here are 4 key performance techniques for successful public speaking.  read more »

Two Ways to Make a Lasting Impression on Your Audience

Jun 20, 2021 by Gary Genard

  Want to show you're confident, credible, and in control when you speak? Here are two ways to make a lasting impression on your audience. read more »

How to Build a Presentation: The 7-Step Method for Speaking with Influence

Jul 26, 2020 by Gary Genard

Want to know how to write a speech or build a presentation? Follow my 7-step method for speaking with influence! read more »

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