Monthly Archives: January 2012

Speak to your whole audience

Faced with a large roomful of people of predominantly one sex or the other, it’s amazing how many speakers address themselves only to the majority.  This is a big mistake. In my public speaking ebook, I’ve mentioned my sister’s experience of … Continue reading

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Nervousness: elephant or gorilla?

As you begin your speech or presentation, if your hands and knees are shaking and your voice is a bit unsteady, is it better to acknowledge this publicly or not?  Is this an elephant in the room, similar to the missing … Continue reading

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New Year’s resolutions

Well, happy new year and I hope 2012 has got off to an excellent start for you.  Did you make any resolutions?  If so, are you keeping to them?  I always find the idea of a new year and a new … Continue reading

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