Halloween makes us think of the spooky things that go bump in the nite or fiendish hauntings that rise the hairs on the back of our necks. All manner of ghoulish creatures, hellish haunted houses and terrifying horror films conjure within us a clear state of unease. Most often though, the scariest things are less …
In my public speaking training, I often get questions around how to more effectively gain audience involvement. These ‘5 Steps to Gaining Audience Involvement’ should be a good step in the right direction. As far as I see it, audience involvement is a critical piece of public speaking toolkit that everyone should employ. The reason …
In one of my recent Boston public speaking courses a student asked how they would gain the confidence of an audience and be seen as an expert. As a public speaking trainer and expert I’ve heard this questions many times and I’d love to share my helpful tips on public speaking success. There are a …
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Early public speakers often exhibit a poor habit of utilizing filler words (umm, ahh, etc.) while speaking. Nearly every student of mine at the Institute of Public Speaking and elsewhere uses these ineffective filler words. An anxious state of mind and a lack of practice keeps us from speaking or communicating effectively. A perfect example …
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