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Laurent Duperval - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Laurent Duperval consults and trains on communication issues. He publishes the "Communicate To Motivate" electronic newsletter, which aims to help leaders improve their communication, public speaking, and presentation skills to dramatically improve their results.
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- Public Speaking - Types of Speeches
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] Have you ever tried to create a speech, but the ideas just didn't seem to gel? You know: they seem good enough, they support your message, but they just don't go together.
- Public Speaking - Are Your Movements Distracting From Your Message?
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] While observing a speaker's behavior as he was delivering his speech, I couldn't help but be distracted from his message. His content was impeccable and his delivery was good. However, he had an annoying habit which got to me after a while. As he was speaking, he was constantly moving from left to right, for no apparent reason.
- Public Speaking - Anchoring
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] One of the little known concepts of public speaking is anchoring. Think of anchoring as a way to "mark your territory" as you speak. The act of repeatedly using that anchor helps your audience remember what you say.
- Public Speaking - Picture Words
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] During a conversation with one of my mentors this week, I was discussing vaporware, that is, talking to someone about something that doesn't exist, just to gauge their interest. The term comes from a practise in the software industry: announce a new, cool, and fancy piece of software, that revolutionizes the world as we know it.
- Public Speaking - Make a List
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] He's making a list and checking twice. That's a line from the classic Christmas carol, "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town". There is value to such a list when delivering a speech. When preparing for a speech, print out a checklist of all the things you need to have ready beforehand. The list runs the gamut from the obvious (computer, projector, handouts) to the not-so-obvious (extension cord, spare batteries, bottled water).
- Public Speaking - Remove All Distractions
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] Few things can affect the effectiveness of your speech like unwanted distractions do. Unwanted distractions should not be confused with unexpected distractions. An unexpected distraction is something that occurs during your speech, that you couldn't prevent. For example, a fire alarm, or somebody sneezes or becomes ill as you speak. Those types of distractions are uncontrollable. It's useful to have some way to address them when they do occur, but it is very difficult to prevent them.
- Public Speaking - You Are What You Eat
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] When delivering a speech, some foods are definitely bad for you and should be avoided. They can cause digestive problems, they can affect your energy level and they can affect your speech delivery.
- Public Speaking - Tune in to Their Favorite Radio Station
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] How do you get and keep your audience's attention? By setting your speech to their favorite radio station.
- Public Speaking - Dealing With Anxiety
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] One of the most common public speaking issues I encounter is that of anxiety. This anxiety is the reason so many people fear public speaking so much. Yet, it should not deter you from standing in front of an audience and delivering a great speech.
- Public Speaking - Reading Your Speech
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] An interesting thing occurs when you read your speech. What happens usually does not help your effectiveness as a speaker. And it can affect the neophyte speaker as well as the seasoned pro.
- Public Speaking - A Different Perspective
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] What is the most important aspect of public speaking? Why? This article explains.
- Do You Speak Like Oscar Losers?
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] Every year, like clockwork, the Academy Awards roll into town in February. And every year, like clockwork, some of the winners act like Losers.
- Removing Workplace Violence
[Business:Workplace-Communication] Negativity in the workplace can have dramatic effects on productivity of your teams. This can run the gamut from harassment to outright violence. Violence must be addressed before it escalates to tragedy..
- Public Speaking - Five Great Ways to Open a Speech
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] Most non-professional speakers have no idea how to begin a speech. When they stand in front of an audience, they hem and haw their way around until they find their groove. But you can start with a bang.
- Public Speaking - Five Unusual Ways to Open a Speech
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] The opening of a speech is one of its two most important parts. There are many conventional ways to begin a speech. But sometimes, you really want to do something quite different than most speakers.
- Public Speaking - Five Awful Ways to Open a Speech
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] The opening of a speech is one of its two most important parts. There are many ways to begin, and for each great beginning, there is an equally awful opening.
- Public Speaking - 10 Tips to Cure "Death by PowerPoint"
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] "Death by PowerPoint" is a reality in today's business environment. And although PowerPoint is often singled out as the culprit, it is rarely, if ever, at fault. When a PowerPoint presentation is boring, it is always the speaker's fault. Use the following tips and you won't be accused of causing "Death by PowerPoint."
- Five Public Speaking Tips from the Oscars
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] The Academy Awards is an evening often filled with long, boring and uninspired speeches. In 2008, however, the crop of speeches was better than average. Here are five tips garnered from the evening's ceremonies. And would you know it, the tips spell out OSCAR.
- Leadership Is Not Just About Winning
[Self-Improvement:Leadership] Bill Belichick showed lack of leadership in the final seconds of Super Bowl XLII. He abandoned his team on the field before the game was over. Such beaviour in a corporate setting can have direct impact on the bottom line.
- Public Speaking - Five Mistakes To Avoid During a Technical Presentation
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] The technical speech is one of the most common types of speeches. It often focuses on a singular issue and provides new insight, information, or solutions to that issue. Although it is the main driver of the technical speech, focusing solely on content is not sufficient to keep the audience engaged. This article presents five mistakes to avoid in order to deliver an effective technical speech.
- Public Speaking In The Presidential Race - Substance or Style?
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] Which is more important: the content of your speech or the delivery? The 2008 Democratic primary race serves as an excellent example of the two approaches to speaking: in the substance corner, Hillary Clinton; in the style corner, Barack Obama.
- Effective Public Speaking Tips - The Essential Components of a Speech
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] Do you remember the first instructions you received when you had to give a speech in school? For most people, the advice was simply this: "Prepare a plan with an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Then give your speech." These simple instructions are often the only ones we work with, even as we become adults. They are valid, but woefully incomplete.
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