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How to Pitch a Brilliant Idea
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Going from "Suck to Non-Suck" as a Public Speaker
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If a Speaking Gig Can’t Pay, Ask for Another Form of Compensation
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Stop Scripting Your Speeches
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How to Nail the Q&A After Your Presentation
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3 Rhetorical Techniques to Increase Your Impact
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The Art of the Elevator Pitch
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How to Land Your First Paid Speaking Gig
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Don’t Focus on the Most Expressive Face in the Audience
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Nail Your Presentation — Even When Your Time Is Cut Short
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Conquer Your Nerves Before Your Presentation
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How to Shine When You're Put on the Spot
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleMastering the art of spontaneous speaking is important for leaders. They must do more than just deliver a good prepared keynote-they need to nail the...
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How to Shine When You’re Put on the Spot
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3 Ways to Keep Your Audience Focused During a Presentation
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Nail Your Presentation — Even When Your Time Is Cut Short
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Research: Being Funny Can Pay Off More for Women Than Men
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3 Rhetorical Techniques to Increase Your Impact
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The Best Public Speakers Put the Audience First
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Research: Men Speak More Abstractly Than Women
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3 Questions Investors Ask Themselves When Evaluating a CEO
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What the Best Presenters Do Differently
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To Win Over an Audience, Focus on Building Trust
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To Inspire Your Team, Share More of Yourself
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If a Speaking Gig Can’t Pay, Ask for Another Form of Compensation
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How to Nail a Hybrid Presentation
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Stop Scripting Your Speeches
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Don’t Focus on the Most Expressive Face in the Audience
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The Upside of Your Public Speaking Jitters
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How to Speak Up in Meetings
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How to Nail the Q&A After Your Presentation
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What It Takes to Give a Great Presentation
Business communication Digital ArticleFive tips to set yourself apart.
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Public Speaking: Tips for Getting Off to a Great Start
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What It Takes to Give a Great Presentation
Communication Digital ArticleFive tips to set yourself apart. -
How to Pitch a Brilliant Idea
Presentation skills Magazine ArticleBefore you even know it, the stranger across the desk has decided what kind of person you are. Knowing how you’ll be stereotyped allows you to play to—and control—the other guy’s expectations. -
A Speech Is Not an Essay
Communication Digital ArticlePut the paper down. -
How to Speak Up in Meetings
The meeting is almost over and you've been too nervous to say anything. We feel you. Here's what to do. -
The Upside of Your Public Speaking Jitters
Communication Digital ArticleNerves can keep you focused. -
3 Ways to Keep Your Audience Focused During a Presentation
Presentation skills Digital ArticleFight back against their tendency to zone out or multitask. -
3 Questions Investors Ask Themselves When Evaluating a CEO
Communication Digital Article1. Are they confident - or overconfident? -
Is Your Pitch as Great as Your Idea?
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Why You Must Rehearse
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Going from "Suck to Non-Suck" as a Public Speaker
Communication Digital ArticleIt's going to be painful.