How to Deliver a Eulogy
A eulogy is one of the hardest public speaking commitments there is. But delivering a eulogy is a privilege, an honour and an...
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Step 6: You’re on!
If your script were a cake, the last step is to bake it. You’ve done a lot of work on the preparation, now you need to make sure it...
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Look good and present well
Your Appearance has a great impact on the audience and on your effectiveness as a communicator. Dressing well for the occasion is part...
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Choose your gestures
Speakers need to be authentic. Poorly chosen gestures are a sure way to undermine that. As the researchers say: ‘While a hand gesture can...
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How to read aloud in public
First let’s dispel the idea that the existence of a script means most of the work is done. It isn’t. If you have to read aloud in...
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Microphones: a beginner’s guide
Mics come in several types. The first clips to your lapel or collar. It has a battery pack, which you wear at your waistband, A lapel...
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Stagecraft – Moves with style
Getting on and off is part of the performance. Sometimes you need to arrive early and look at the venue to figure out how you’ll do this....
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Lights, Mics and Lecterns
There's a reason performers have rehearsals and tech checks just before the show. Unfamiliarity with the setup is a recipe for things...
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Maximise your magnetism
Presence and charisma are gold if you’re in the leadership business. Perhaps because of these superb skills, these people get noticed,...
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On Stage please!
Look closely. I have lipstick on my teeth. And nobody told me! Your appearance builds rapport. It also impresses people, and expresses...
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