Be a speaking 'Time Lord'
Speakers who watch the clock and always finish comfortably before their time runs out, are well respected and make a big contribution to...
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Ms Claire Duffy
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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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Teacher tells students the're not special, and finds a global audience
A Boston high school English teacher became famous for a graduation speech. He told his students they were not special. Now he has a book...
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J.K. Rowling’s Harvard Commencement address
J.K. Rowling is not only a great writer, she’s also an extremely good speaker. Her Harvard Commencement speech on the fringe benefits of...
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Special Occasion Speaking
First time speakers are often squaring up to taking the mike at a special occasion. Maybe it’s your mate’s 21st or wedding, someone...
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Too Much Information
No I’m not complaining about people who embarrass us with details of their dental dramas, or their sex life, I’m talking about how to...
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Voice Care for Speakers
Look after your voice! All public speakers need to know how to maintain their most important asset. If you’re a professional talker, you...
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The fine art of race calling
Race Calling began here in Australia in 1922 at Port Adelaide. Arnold Trelor was the first man to call the action. Melbourne followed...
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The Elevator Pitch
As with most oral presentations, you need to start with some good clear thinking. Developing an elevator pitch forces you to clarify...
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How to stay in charge of your panel.
It’s a familiar scene: you’re supposed to be in charge of the discussion but you find yourself at the mercy of a long-winded speaker; or...
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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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The art of the apology
It took ten years for the Bringing Them Home Report to become the subject of an official apology. It’s a national reminder of how...
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Presenting Data and Statistics
This famous statistical graphic shows the losses of Napoleon's army as it attempted to invade Russia in 1812. The thick band shows the...
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