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Public Speaking: Slides: How to Make the 30 Seconds Viewing Time Work

Public Speaking: Slides: How to Make the 30 Seconds Viewing Time Work   Keep the key principle in mind—presentations are merely another form of communication.  Visual aids are an ingredient in the recipe of presentations. Visual aids make it easier to communicate complex topics. Now for critical information for you.  The viewing time for most […]

Responding to Their Need- Part I

Responding to Their Need- Part I Here are some phrases you can use to respond to the needs of others: “Based on what you just said about needing … I know someone who would be a good person for you to talk to.” “If I could schedule a lunch meeting with you and …  would […]

Public Speaking: The Top 6 Tips for Using Visual Aids in Your Presentation

Public Speaking:  The Top 6 Tips for Using Visual Aids in Your Presentation People remember 30% of what they hear. 40% of what they see and 50% of what they see and hear. Thus, using visual aids when doing a presentation is a fantastic way to boost what people remember of what you say. The […]

Guidelines for Powerful Listening 4-7

Guidelines for Powerful Listening 4-7   Be eager to learn something from the conversation. That will also prompt you to ask follow-up questions. Listen with the intention of gathering information, connecting, and developing rapport. Listen for what you have in common. Listen for information that can open the door to other relationships.

Accent reduction: Grab the Power of Vowels

Accent reduction: Grab the Power of Vowels   There’s incredible power in vowels. Have you noticed that it is the multiple syllable words that people are most likely to say to you “What?”  “What did you say?” Today, I’ll give you a tip that will make a huge difference  in people understanding your multiple syllable […]

Guidelines for Powerful Listening, 1-3

Guidelines for Powerful Listening, 1-3 Show interest in people and what they say. Make eye contact and focus your attention on the other person. Give all of your attention to what is being said. Looking at the person will help you focus!

Accent Reduction: Best Strategies for HOW To Learn Accurate, Clear English Speaking

  Accent Reduction: Best Strategies for HOW To Learn Accurate, Clear English Speaking   Before we get to the best strategies for HOW to learn accurate, clear English speaking, let’s ask the important WHY question.  So why do you need to know how to learn the skills  for reducing your accent and making your English easy to understand? The […]

Listening & Sharing= Master Networker

Listening & Sharing= Master Networker   Listening, sharing, and passing useful information along to others is the mark of a master networker—a person who grows and nurtures relationships.

Public Speaking- Top Tips for Practicing Your Speech

Public Speaking-  Top Tips for Practicing Your Speech   What to do when you are invited to do a speech? The general rule of thumb is to begin practicing your speech at least several days before you are scheduled to deliver it.  Many expert speakers recommend practicing your speech about five times in its final […]

Barriers to Offering Information

Barriers to Offering Information People sometimes hesitate to offer information or ideas to others.   They may think, “It is not my business” or “They didn’t ask, so maybe I shouldn’t offer information.” However, if you offer information with no expectations of reciprocation, I think you will find most people receptive and appreciative.