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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 »

Six Magic Words for More Effective Presentations

Dec 07, 2014 by Gary Genard

Jack in the Jack and the Beanstalk fairy tale had those five magical beans. But you can go Jack one better with six magic words that can help make you a giant in terms of public speaking success. 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 »

Focus and Mindfulness Exercises for Fear of Public Speaking

Feb 23, 2014 by Gary Genard

Fear of public speaking manifests itself in a number of ways. Nervousness and feelings of anxiety, of course, are often at the top of the list. (To reduce your nerves and increase your focus, ... read more »

To Increase Your Influence, Learn to Love Public Speaking

Dec 15, 2013 by Gary Genard

You’re in very good company if you have the debilitating fear known as glossophobia. read more »

Focus! — Why It's the Public Speaking Tool You Need to Master

Dec 08, 2013 by Gary Genard

How focused are you in speeches and presentations when you need to come across at your best? read more »

Fear of Speaking: How Your Body Reacts and What to Do About It

Oct 20, 2013 by Gary Genard

Public speaking is a performance art, whether it's an actor performing Shakespeare or you presenting to your internal team or pitching to a client. And just as is true of actors, what you bring to ... read more »

Mindfulness: A Key Skill in Effective Public Speaking

Oct 13, 2013 by Gary Genard

Do you believe that having great content is enough for effective public speaking? read more »

Want Stage Presence as a Speaker? Use These Actors' Secrets!

Jun 12, 2013 by Gary Genard

Can business speakers, like great actors, possess stage presence? Absolutely! Here are 3 ways you can speak with maximum impact. 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 »

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