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

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 »

The Four Golden Rules for Using PowerPoint

Feb 12, 2012 by Gary Genard

In the spirit of making every PowerPoint presentation a tool of enlightenment rather than an instrument of torture, here are Four Golden Rules for Using PowerPoint. For additional tips for dynamic ... read more »

The World's Most Powerful Tool for Persuading Audiences

Feb 01, 2012 by Gary Genard

It’s pretty obvious that what you say in a presentation matters more than the way you say it. Right? read more »

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