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The Top 10 Public Speaking Blogs of 2014

Nov 29, 2014 by Gary Genard

Want to know how to hook audiences early and persuade them? Interested in body language that will help you achieve presence and charisma? Ready to learn the essential leadership qualities of great ... read more »

The 12 Riskiest Behaviors in a Business Presentation

Oct 11, 2014 by Gary Genard

"Art is unthinkable without risk and spiritual self-sacrifice." — Boris Pasternak 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 »

Want Knock 'Em Dead Presentation Skills? — Use this "Power Warm-Up"!

Aug 31, 2014 by Gary Genard

Want to speak with greater clarity, power, and flexibility? 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 »

An Actor's Secrets for Great Business Presentations

Apr 20, 2014 by Gary Genard

Acting is believing—and the same applies to giving a terrific business presentation. read more »

20 Ways Body Language Can Make You a Better Speaker

Mar 07, 2013 by Gary Genard

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 »

Secrets of Body Language! — How to Speak with Power

Nov 28, 2012 by Gary Genard

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 »

The Body Language Rules: 12 Ways to be a More Powerful Speaker

Oct 07, 2012 by Gary Genard

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 »

How to Survive an Encounter with a Dangerous . . . Podium!

Apr 19, 2012 by Gary Genard

You may think you know how to use body language when speaking. But do you have the skills to protect yourself from a hungry podium? read more »

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