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

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 »

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 »

Silence! — 5 Ways to Use This Powerful Public Speaking Tool

Nov 24, 2013 by Gary Genard

"The most precious things in speech are the pauses."- Sir Ralph Richardson read more »

Presentation Skills: Vocal Techniques that Add Color to Your Speech

Jun 02, 2013 by Gary Genard

Want to add color, expressiveness, and power to your speech? That's easy: Learn the key vocal techniques for successful public speaking. read more »

10 Techniques for Moving Your Audiences in Public Speaking

Mar 31, 2013 by Gary Genard

When was the last time you listened to a speech or presentation that took your breath away? read more »

Four Simple Language Tools for More Powerful Presentations

Feb 20, 2013 by Gary Genard

Speech—the way homo sapiens understands the term—is the uniquely human communication tool. As far as we know, no other species possesses an instrument of expression that comes close for flexibility, ... read more »

Communication Skills: 4 Ways to Achieve Perfect Clarity

Jan 30, 2013 by Gary Genard

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PowerPoint? -- Learn this Skill if You Want to Succeed!

Apr 15, 2012 by Gary Genard

A few years ago, I conducted a sales training workshop at an annual sales meeting. The following day, I was fortunate to sit in on a talk entitled "The 7 Traits of a Successful Salesperson." It was a ... read more »

For Effective Speaking, Put Stories in Your Presentation Toolbox

Apr 04, 2012 by Gary Genard

Recently a Fortune 500 company hired me to coach one of their young executives for an upcoming speech. The talk would be part of a company-wide conference, and this executive was scheduled to deliver ... read more »

The 7 Danger Zones of Q & A: Surviving for Effective Communication

Mar 18, 2012 by Gary Genard

Q & A is one of the most challenging aspects of public speaking. Yet it’s also one of your greatest opportunities to shine as a presenter. read more »

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