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"Be a voice not an echo." - Albert Einstein

A Speech That Will Break Your Heart . . . and Make You Smile

Aug 22, 2014 by Gary Genard

Ready for something that will break your heart while making you feel great? There's a video I ran across on ESPN that is so sweet, heartfelt, and just plain wonderful, I wanted to share it with you. read more »

Abraham Lincoln and Stage Fright: How to Overcome Fear of Public Speaking

Aug 03, 2014 by Gary Genard

The recent headline is startling: “Unpublished 1860 letter by Abraham Lincoln Shows ‘Nervous’ Side.” And if that doesn’t surprise you, this might: Lincoln reveals in the letter that public speaking ... 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 »

Body Language and Leadership Qualities: Do You Show the Right Stuff?

Jul 20, 2014 by Gary Genard

Leaders know that body language is one way to demonstrate leadership qualities when speaking in public. Ordinary speakers only deliver content, but leaders do much more, using their physical presence ... read more »

Interaction! — It's the Soul of a Great Presentation

Jun 29, 2014 by Gary Genard

You know your content cold. You're absolutely clear on the message you want to get across. read more »

For Public Speaking Success, Aim for Truth Not Excellence!

May 17, 2014 by Gary Genard

Lately, I've been thinking about a paradox of the theater that also applies to public speaking. Here it is: read more »

Trust Your Intuition to Be a Better Speaker

May 04, 2014 by Gary Genard

Would you like to be fully present as a speaker―for your own comfort and confidence as well as meeting the needs of your audience? read more »

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