As an executive speech coach, I remind clients that specificity builds credibility. Eliminate words that have no meaning. It’s a bad habit to start sentences with a meaningless “And…” or “But…” This is true both in writing and speaking. When I spoke at the Ragan Speech Writers conference, I met experts like Rob Reinalda, Executive […]
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What’s the secret to mesmerizing any audience of any size at any time? There’s a simple and profound answer. How often have you sat in an audience and been mesmerized by a speaker? Did they reach out and grab you in such a way that you thought, “Wow, the speaker’s talking just to me”? Was […]
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In the classic movie Gone with The Wind, Vivien Leigh captures the audience from her first moment on screen. Grab your audience in the first 30 seconds. If you don’t, you will lose them. This is true both in movies and in public speaking.
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Do you immediately engage your audience? Powerful openings are key to successful presentations. Learn how to craft and deliver your openings so you always engage your audience within the first 30 seconds of your talk. The First 30 Seconds Innovative Openings Launch Memorable Meetings Patricia Fripp was coaching a CEO from a major corporation. He […]
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If you are invited to speak on a panel and think you can just “wing it” …think again. Almost everyone is aware that a formal presentation requires preparation and rehearsal, but it’s easy to forget that “doing your homework” can ensure your success in any speaking situation, including a panel discussion. As a panelist – […]
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Does your PowerPoint support your message or distract your audience? Understanding when and how to use PowerPoint for maximum impact, you can make it powerful.
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More than any words you say in your presentation, your audience will remember what they “see” in their minds while they are listening. Learn the secrets of great storytelling. Everybody loves a good story. The art of storytelling is essential to effective public speaking. No matter what our culture, we grow up feeling that hearing […]
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Use this Hollywood formula for successful storytelling and make your presentation powerful and persuasive. The hero or protagonist in your story is not necessarily a heroic character – just the person through whose eyes we see the story.
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