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Public Speaking Anxiety

Public Speaking Anxiety

 Speaking Anxiety, or Glossophobia, is scientifically referred to as the number one fear in the USA.  Symptoms Public speaking anxiety is usually manifested in your hands and your knees. Wet hands and shaking knees are the most common outward signs … Continue reading

Hand Gestures when Speaking

Hands are an important part of body language when speaking. In his book titled, Nonverbal Communication,  the leading Californian researcher Albert Mehrabian claims facial expressions are almost eight times as powerful as the words used. That words only count for … Continue reading

You are Never Done

You are Never Done

Last week I was sorely reminded that despite the fact I’ve been speaking for 30 years – I will never be done with the need to practice. You are Never Done With Continuous Practice I served as the master of ceremony (Toastmaster) … Continue reading

Quotations about Quotes

Quotations about Quotes

Quotations are powerful tools for speaking – and living! I believe in the power of quotes.  Quotes are an extremely effective tool to enhance one’s talk. So much so that I have a web site devoted to quotes. For fun I looked … Continue reading

Easy Template for Organizing Your Speech

Strong speech organization is a way to put your ideas together in an orderly manner, which helps the audience to understand and follow your thoughts. A few days ago I was purging stuff from closets in my garage and I … Continue reading

Doing a Roast about a Person – A Unique Tribute

Doing a Roast about a Person – A Unique Tribute

Roast and Boast – a unique way to pay tribute to a special leader, employer, employee, relative or friend – if done correctly. Roast and Boasts Claim to Fame I think the roast and boast was raised to fame by the Dean … Continue reading