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Establish Your Brand as a Screenwriter -
Phyllis Zimbler Miller (3)    
Phyllis Zimbler Miller 
First you must learn how to write a dynamite screenplay. But there are many fantastic screenwriters out there. So to really distinguish yourself you must establish your unique "brand." By brand, we mean:
How do you as a screenwriter stand out from a huge pool of screenwriters so that a... ( added 14 days 14 hours ago.) |
5 Tips to Becoming an Effective Communicator -
Kellie D'Andrea (120)
Effective communication is one of the most powerful skills an entrepreneur can master to guarantee success. Business is based upon human connections whether it is in leading your staff and advisory team, marketing your brand, selling your products or working with business partners. Communication... ( added 16 days 11 hours ago.) |
How to Prepare an Outstanding Presentation in Thirty Minutes or Less -
 - Ed Sykes (1,283)  
Ed Sykes 
It's 2 p.m. and your manager walks up to you with that look on his face. He announces that the company president wants you to give a presentation to him concerning the high profile project you have been working on & and he wants the presentation to start in thirty minutes. Now you have a look on... ( added 2 years 250 days ago.) |
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Please Hit "Refresh" -
- Laura Lavigne (74) 
Laura Lavigne
I love how Marco and Tanissa get along so well
Did I just hear this? Did Chris, who has spent more time with my family in the last year than just about anyone else really just say that?
He did.
And his words have sent me spinning.
For years, actually for close to a decade, being... ( added 238 days 20 hours ago.) |
The Perils of PowerPoint -
Joan Curtis (38)  
Joan Curtis
When PowerPoint became a tool for today's speakers, workshop leaders, and presenters, we all rejoiced. It was the end of the slideshow era. Unfortunately, we moved from boring slideshows to boring PowerPoint presentations. Whether you are using PowerPoint or a fancy video program, the purpose of... ( added 1 year 7 days ago.) |
How Your Audience Can Affect Your Presentation -
- Nancy Daniels (1,550) 
Nancy Daniels
You've practiced your script; you know your material; you're excited about your upcoming speaking engagement; all is right with the world; but your audience's reaction to you is less than stellar. What went wrong? Why didn't they enjoy your presentation?
There are many reasons why your... ( added 1 year 36 days ago.) |
What Causes Debilitating Fear in Public Speaking? -
- Nancy Daniels (1,550)
Nancy Daniels
Through my many years teaching voice and presentation skills, I have found that those who experience truly debilitating, gut-wrenching fear of public speaking have had a bad experience sometime during their elementary or even middle school years when they've been required to stand and speak. And... ( added 1 year 37 days ago.) |
The Truth About Loss of Voice, Hoarseness & Vocal Abuse -
- Nancy Daniels (1,550)
Nancy Daniels
Are you one of the growing number of people who suffers from chronic hoarseness, sore throats or even loss of voice? Vocal abuse, today, is a big concern and it cannot be solved until you discover what is causing your condition. The problem for many people is that once they have been to the ENT... ( added 1 year 59 days ago.) |
Public Speaking: Three Surprising Tips to Improve Your Presentations -
- Lisa Braithwaite (45) 
Lisa Braithwaite 
You've all heard the advice to get to know your audience, make eye contact, don't say "um," check your equipment, and similar public speaking techniques to make your presentations as powerful as they can be. These are great tips, and you'll hear them over and over, but I've got some lesser-known... ( added 1 year 146 days ago.) |
Polished Professionals Pronounce Clearly! -
Lynda Stucky (216)
Executives and professionals who speak with poor diction may be missing out on opportunities and promotions within their company. Any voice or speech habit that draws attention away from the message undermines the ability to reach listeners. Good diction and pronunciation are two elements of... ( added 1 year 178 days ago.) |
Give a Speech? I’d Rather Die! -
Seymour Segnit (32)
Jerry Seinfeld famously joked that at a funeral, the average person would rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy. Indeed, according to national surveys the fear of public speaking is America’s greatest fear, surpassing the fear of illness, fear of flying, fear of terrorism, and amazingly... ( added 2 years 177 days ago.) |
Public Speaking 101: Speaking Secrets of the Superstars -
Colleen Kettenhofen (718)  
Colleen Kettenhofen
"With public speaking, your audience will know if you didn't rehearse." Colleen Kettenhofen All of us recognize that public speaking ranks among one of the greatest fears for most people. Whether speaking at a meeting or before a group of 400, many people get nervous just anticipating giving a... ( added 2 years 177 days ago.) |
Speaking to the College Crowd -
Dr. Donna Schwontkowski (52)
Professional speaking to college students has been one of the most gratifying experiences in my career, and it can be for you, too. For over ten years, I taught my unique accelerated learning and memory program for graduate students studying difficult scientific information, and have no regrets... ( added 2 years 233 days ago.) |
Paralinguistic Communication Leads to More Perceptive Conversation -
Deborah Torres Patel (84)
Being more aware of the subtle nuances of verbal communication can contribute significantly to better conversation and will promote a deeper understanding and connection with others as you become a more active speaker and listener. Paralinguistic communication is the study of voice and how words... ( added 2 years 289 days ago.) |
Speakers, Trainers, Consultants and Coaches Make 21 Mistakes That Sabotage Their Careers, Here's #1 -
T. Falcon Napier (3) 
T. Falcon Napier
Are you Dabbling in the Four Disciplines? Our industry offers four different professional roles to choose from -- and making the right choice is crucial to your success. In this article, we'll describe four types of private practices -- Speaking, Training, Consulting and Coaching and explore the... ( added 2 years 357 days ago.) |
Public Speaking: The First 3 Minutes -
Jag Senghera (24)
This is it! You’ve landed your first Public Speaking engagement. You’ve have prepared and rehearsed. You are all ready to give your best presentation ever. As you begin you have exactly 3 minutes of your presentation to grab the audience attention and build rapport to ensure they buy in to what... ( added 3 years 206 days ago.) |
Grab Your Audience’s Attention With Impact Openings -
- Eric Garner (545)
The first minutes of a presentation are make-or-break time. With the following techniques, you can score a resounding success that will set you up for the rest of your talk. 1. Under Starters’ Orders. In the moments before you start to speak, the audience are a disorganised and disparate... ( added 3 years 329 days ago.) |
The 7 Secrets To Overcoming Your Public-Speaking Nerves -
- Eric Garner (545)
It may have taken you days or weeks to prepare for your presentation, and it all could be ruined in an instant because of your nerves. Learn the following 7 simple techniques, and you'll defeat your public-speaking nerves for good and become the most confident person in the room. 1. Face Down... ( added 4 years 50 days ago.) |
Ten Presentation Skills Secrets to Outselling the Competition -
- Ed Sykes (1,283)
Ed Sykes
Usually, you have one opportunity to present your organization's ideas, products, and/or services to the audience. You work on the account for months and the presentation is your big moment. You speak to an under enthusiastic, yet polite audience; they thank you for your presentation and say they... ( added 22 days 10 hours ago.) |
Your Voice Is Better Than You Think -
Diane Neuman (133) 
Diane Neuman
You have two voices. The first of the two is the natural relaxed one that Mother Nature gave you at birth. The second and more familiar voice is an encumbered and distorted version of the first. For the sake of discussion let's refer to these as your "true" voice and your "cluttered" voice.
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Top Ten Perfectly Poised Pointers for PowerPoint Presentations -
Lianne Marsh (0)
A perfectly poised and polished speaker or a panic-stricken prattler - it's your choice!
Effective PowerPoint presentation skills elevates a good speech to a phenomenal and remarkable keynote address. Take note of our "Top Ten Perfectly Poised Pointers" and make a concerted effort to avoid... ( added 179 days 20 hours ago.) |
Why Doesn't Buick Rhyme with Quick? -
Lynda Stucky (216)
Imagine coming to the United States with the purpose of relocating for a new job and new opportunities. Of course, learning a new culture and a new job is hard enough. If a speaker has a good grasp of the English language, he/she is definitely at an advantage. But if he doesn't, he may find... ( added 289 days 13 hours ago.) |
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How to Deliver a Successful Public Speech: A Rebuttal -
Nancy Daniels (1,550)
Nancy Daniels
Having recently read Steve Hill's How to Deliver a Successful Public Speech in which he lists his tips for giving a successful public speech,' I take issue with several of his ideas and am hoping that he does not teach public speaking or presentation skills.
1. He first mentions that he... ( added 301 days 22 hours ago.) |
Disaster At The Lectern - Introduction -
Nancy Daniels (1,550)
Nancy Daniels
(This is the Introduction from a book I am currently working on. The subtitle is: What NOT to Do Before Opening Your Mouth to Speak . Your comments would be greatly appreciated.)
They say that man's greatest fear is public speaking; his second greatest fear is dying. Imagine that most people... ( added 306 days 1 hour ago.) |
How To Succeed in Public Speaking When Outside Stress Gets in the Way -
- Nancy Daniels (1,550)
Nancy Daniels
Through my many years of speaking, teaching and training, I have found that by concentrating on the moment you can move above' the stress that you may be experiencing at a given time and deliver a dynamic speech or presentation. Most actors, musicians, athletes and public speakers as well are... ( added 309 days 22 hours ago.) |
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