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Gestures: Dramatizing Your Words

This post about gestures is #6 in a longer series of articles based on a presentation I gave to the Public Relations Insitute of Australia on “How To Make Your Audience Listen Better.” The
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Presentation Skills: A Strong Speaking Voice

This post on a strong speaking voice is #6 in a longer series of articles based on a presentation I gave to the Public Relations Insitute of Australia on “How To Make Your
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How To Prepare a Presentation in Six Questions

A popular question in many communications workshops is how to prepare a presentation most quickly. Is there some type of simple methodology or process to use when time is limited? The
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Presentation Skills: Eye Contact

This post on Eye Contact is #6 in a longer series of articles based on a presentation I gave to the Public Relations Insitute of Australia on “How To Make Your Audience Listen
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Ten Qualities of a Brainstorm Facilitator

When someone asks me out for coffee (literally or figuratively), they often follow their invitation with this declaration. “I want to be a brainstorm facilitator.” Like any occupation, a brainstorm
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Simple Public Speaking Tips

Usually I conduct workshops for senior experienced executives. Next month however, I have an unusual group: a large group of ‘regular people’ who only need simple public speaking tips for
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Should You Ban PowerPoint?

“Let’s ban PowerPoint in our meetings.” What a common reaction, yes? On one hand, it is understandable but clichéd. On the other, it’s pointing the finger at the symptom, not
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What Makes a Good Communicator Good?

At a client workshop in Seoul (see picture right, many moons ago), I had 14 mid-level managers who were part of a Top Talent group of excellence. Of the six
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How to Break Your Presentation with Conversation

This post is #5 in a longer series of articles based on a presentation I gave to the Public Relations Insitute of Australia on “How To Make Your Audience Listen Better.” The Introduction
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