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Author Archives: Georgie
Blog suspended
After six years and 100 posts, I’m suspending adding more to this blog for a few months. I’ll continue to write for the Put Yourself Across blog on an ad-hoc basis, and for my latest project How to Be Perfect… … Continue reading
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Public speaking: what if my mind goes blank?
If you’re well prepared, it’s unlikely your mind will go blank. But, if it happens, it needn’t be a big deal. Continue reading
How to influence an audience
Influencing an audience takes a delicate balance of authority and empathy, as well as excellent public speaking skills. Continue reading
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A drink to calm your nerves? Don’t do it!
Alcohol is never the answer! Instead of drinking on the day, overcome your fear in advance by making sure you know what you’re doing. Continue reading
Becoming a motivational speaker
Motivational speaking is normal public speaking writ large. Its sole purpose is to enhance the lives of those listening. Continue reading
What can public speakers learn from a department store?
In many ways, persuading people to buy into what you’re telling them is the same as selling them anything else. A sound sales strategy makes all the difference. Continue reading
Public speaking: it doesn’t have to be funny to be entertaining
In wider life, entertainment takes many forms, so why is it that when it comes to the spoken word ‘entertaining’ has become almost synonymous with ‘funny’? Particularly if you’re not a natural comedian, there may be more effective ways to captivate your audience. Continue reading
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How long does it take to get good at public speaking?
Answer: first much shorter and then much longer than you might imagine Continue reading
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