The 7 Deadly Sins of PowerPoint Slides
I recently spoke at a conference, and arrived early enough to watch the presentation before mine. By the end, nearly half the audience members were on their phones,…
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Motivating others can be difficult under the best of circumstances, but giving a persuasive speech can feel downright impossible. People can hold onto their stance with absolute conviction.…
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If you have a keynote speech, TEDx talk, or another kind of public speaking gig coming up, you may be struggling with how to write a speech for…
Read the RestWe have to get rid of “ums” and “uhs” when speaking, right? Not necessarily.
If you’ve ever been to a Toastmasters meeting, you’re well aware of what that organization calls “verbal pauses.” These are the things that speakers do when they fill…
Read the RestThe Overlooked Reason Why One TED Talk Got Tens of Millions of Views
I once went to a book signing at a Barnes & Noble that was so jam-packed with attendees that people were flowing out of the room dedicated to…
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