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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Why You Need to Build Credibility in Public Speaking

Let’s say that you are interested in pursuing a career in public speaking. Or maybe you have a presentation due in your public speaking class. Possibly you are a member of Toastmasters and you are scheduled to speak at your next meeting. Why should people listen to you? Why should others trust what you have to say? What makes you credible? Establishing credibility is one of the most important qualifications for ensuring your success as a speaker. Zig Ziglar, internationally-renowned public speaker, salesperson, and writer, commands thousands of dollars to speak for 40-minutes.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Does Your LOUD Voice Make Your Listeners Cringe?

Have you ever had a telephone conversation and the person on the other end of the line was speaking too loudly? What is your first reaction? Probably, to move the phone away from your ear. Talking too loudly is just as ineffective as speaking too softly except for one primary difference: the loud voice physically hurts your listeners’ ears. If there is a problem with volume, I have found that it generally tends to be with those who are soft-spoken. In that case, others will often move closer, straining to hear what you are saying.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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***Troubled by Hoarseness or a Persistent Sore Throat?

You have been to a specialist and been told that there is nothing medically wrong but you still suffer from hoarseness and/or a persistent sore throat. You may even lose your voice by the end of the day. Yet the doctor sees nothing wrong with your throat or vocal cords aside from some redness. What is causing the redness, the hoarseness, or the pain and how can you put an end to it?

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***3 Ways to Be More Expressive in Public Speaking

If you find that you have difficulty speaking with emotion when addressing an audience, then your nervousness is in control and you are not. When that happens, it is not easy to allow for any expression in public speaking aside from the look of near death because you are allowing for your ‘flight’ response to have the upper hand instead of your ‘fight’ response.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Does a Hot, Sexy Voice Matter?

If the numbers are correct and 37% of the image you project is the sound of your speaking voice, then without a doubt, having a hot, sexy voice that exudes warmth and sensuality is a turn-on. For both men and women, deeper voices are much more attractive to the listeners’ ears than a high-pitch, whiny, nasal, reedy, or wimpy sound. If you look at the voices used to portray sensuality in Hollywood, two of the biggest stars are Kathleen Turner and George Clooney. Other voices that display this quality are Julia Ormond, Sean Connery, and Ashley Judd.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***5 Factors That Can Affect the Health of Your Voice

Have you ever noticed that when you are extremely fatigued, your voice is much weaker than if you are energized? Not surprisingly, your vocal health is determined by the health of your entire body. Thus, if any of the following 5 factors are typical of your lifestyle, so too will the following 5 factors have an affect on your speaking voice.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***What Is Color in Public Speaking?

Color is the life, the emotion, the animation, and the passion you express in speaking. Whether you are in conversation, holding a conference call, or giving a speech or presentation, not expressing color when you talk is referred to as speaking in monotone. Another way of saying it is boring. I have found a distinct relationship between dressing colorfully and speaking with expression.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***3 Tips for Addressing a Mixed Audience

As a speaker, there are times you might be addressing an all-female audience or an all-male audience. Unless your topic is geared to just women or just men, however, you will find that, in most instances, your audiences are mixed. The question is how mixed are they and does it matter? The answer is yes.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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***The 3 Factors That Influence the Sound of Your Speaking Voice

Through my many years in the voice business, I have learned more from my clients than any book or theory on voice. What has been extremely fascinating is what I have discovered as to why we sound the way we sound.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Stop 'Screaming at the Top of Your Lungs' -- Start Projecting!

Several years ago I made one of the greatest mistakes of my life. In coaching and rooting for my son’s soccer team, I felt my voice rip. I cannot explain the sensation, but, from that day on, I was unable to sing again. As one who teaches voice improvement, I did something which I know not to do and which I teach others not to do. I yelled for our team instead of projecting my voice. Trust me, there is a huge difference between the two. Earlier that day I had given two 3-hour presentations which is a lot of work for the voice – even a trained voice.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***If Your Eyes Are the Window to Your Soul, What Do Yours Reveal in Public Speaking?

When I work with my clients in color – the life, the emotion, the animation we express in speaking – one of the many exercises we cover is one in which they must say, “She said yes,” in a fearful manner. Many people have difficulty saying those three words as if they were in fear. Of course, I jokingly tell them to imagine that their mother-in-law is coming to stay with them for 6 months! Upon hearing this, many are then able to express those words admirably.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***The 3 Factors That Determine the Quality of Your Speaking Voice

Through my many years as a voice coach, I have learned more from my clients than any book or theory on voice. What has been extremely fascinating is what I have discovered as to why we sound the way we do. It didn't start out as a study, rather it is the years I spent listening to my clients and asking them one specific question, "Do you sound like your mom or your dad?" Just like fingerprints, voices are very individual: no two are exactly alike but they can be very similar. There are three factors that affect why you sound the way you do: 1. Genetics; 2. Environment; and,r

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***If Deep Breathing Is One of the Principal Foundations of Yoga, Why Not Breathe That Way 24/7?

Many people gain tremendous emotional, spiritual and physical benefits from yoga. Its value is undeniable. I would like to posture a question to you. If you find the deep breathing advantageous in reducing your stress during yoga, why not make it a habit and do it all day long?

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Public Speaking: Using FORCE on a Word for Emphasis

While there are various means of being expressive in speaking, one of the most common components is the use of force. Force refers to expending extra energy or strength on a particular word, phrase, or sentence for emphasis. The majority of the population use force at one time or another in conversation. It is normal; it natural; it is effective; however, it is sometimes lacking in public speaking.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***If 37% of the Image You Project is the Sound of Your Voice -- Uh-Oh!

Before the invention of equipment that could capture the sound of the speaking voice, people really had no way of telling how their voice sounded to others. When I first heard my voice, back in the '70's, I was horrified. What I could not understand was why my friends' voices on the tape sounded correct, but mine didn't! I thought it was the tape recorder. Duh!!!

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Preparation Is the Key in Public Speaking

I cannot tell you how many of my clients have admitted to me that they do not prepare for their presentations. When I hear that I am always stunned. If you know in advance that you are to speak to a group of people for whatever reason, how can you not prepare in advance? This is a no-brainer in my opinion. Do you not think that every single athlete, musician, singer and actor prepares for the big game or opening night in advance? Yes, they may be extraordinarily gifted in their abilities but that does not mean they can afford not to practice or rehearse.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Your Body Is Talking -- What Is Yours Saying?

Body language. It is a term we hear much about from articles, books, and the media. There is even a crime show, called Lie to Me, in which the main character specializes in interpreting the microexpressions and body language of others, cleverly changing his own body language to further unsettle the suspect. Do you know what your body language is saying when you are speaking? Is it conveying confidence and assuredness or is it telling another story?

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Stop Pushing Your Voice -- There Is a Better Way!

The other day I spoke to 2 individuals with the exact same problem. They were pushing their voices from their throats. In both cases, I had to move the phone away from my ear because they were so loud that it hurt. If you are pushing hard from your throat when you talk, not only is it offensive to your listeners’ ears, but it also can do serious damage to your vocal folds (cords) and your throat. In fact, both were complaining about discomfort: they had sore throats and were not sick. This is known as vocal abuse.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Could Your Speaking Voice Use Some Work?

When you hear yourself on your voicemail, chances are good that you don’t recognize what you hear. Chances are even better that you not only don’t recognize the sound but that you find it embarrassing, shocking, or revolting. Because you are unable to hear yourself the way everyone does, the sound you hear on your answering machine is probably higher in pitch than that which you hear in your head. In addition, your voice may be whiny, nasal, breathy, throaty, weak, shrill, boring, monotonous, wimpy, loud, or too soft in volume.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Can You Be Good at Public Speaking If You Are Shy?

Absolutely. I have worked with many, many people who were not outgoing or extroverted but were able to 'bite' the bullet, so to speak, and address an audience with great success. The question is, how do you 'face' the crowd the first time and conquer your fear, your inhibitions, your timidity? First, it is important to realize that, in many respects, you are no different than the extroverted individual who is deathly afraid of the speech or presentation. Nervousness in public speaking is not selective. It is man's greatest fear, so rest assured, you are not alone.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***When You Answer the Phone, Does the Caller Ask to Speak to Your Mother or Father?

Nothing is more humiliating then answering the phone and having the caller ask to speak to your mom or your dad and you are 20 or 40 or 60-years-old! While this problem is generally more common among women than men, it is demoralizing to have others think you are a child over the phone. In person, you obviously don’t look like a child, but the image you are projecting if you sound like an 8-year-old is definitely not an image that lends credibility to you or instills confidence in your listeners.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Are You Losing Your Voice BEFORE the End of the Sermon?

A frequent problem that is coming to my attention is the number of ministers, rabbis, those in the clergy, who get in touch with me because of voice loss. For many of these people, they are sometimes losing their voice before the end of the sermon. Unfortunately, microphones are not the answer because in most of these cases, they are using an amplification system. The problem lies in their internal amplification system. Because most people use their voice box, pharynx, mouth and nasal cavities as their primary amplifiers, they place tremendous wear and tear on their vocal folds and throat.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***When You Speak in a Monotone, You May Be Sending the Wrong Impression

Whether it is in public speaking, the sales presentation, or just normal conversation, speaking in a monotone does not captivate, enthuse, or even interest your listeners. If you know that you exhibit this trait, then it is important to realize that your delivery is flat, lifeless and dull, all characteristics that can put others to sleep.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Discover the Best Approach to Sound More Mature

Some years ago a woman phoned me and asked if she could attend a presentatio I was holding in Detroit. The woman sounded like a child on the phone and I wondered if she was old enough to drive herself to the hotel. She then asked if she could bring her daughter and my first thought was that ...

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Telling Someone They Need Voice Improvement Is Like Handing Them a Bottle of Scope!

One of the most frequent questions I hear is how do I tell my spouse, my friend, or a colleague that they need to improve their speaking voice? This really is a tough issue because if you approach someone advising them that their speaking voice needs some work, they are probably going to be offended. If we had the ability to hear ourselves the way everyone else does, this would not be an issue.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Get Your Elevator Speech Ready Today!

Do you know how many opportunities are missed by not striking up a conversation with someone in an elevator for example? How about when you are waiting in line at a popular restaurant? Maybe you are sitting at the airport in preparation for your flight. Perhaps you are waiting for the doors to open at a football stadium or hockey arena. You could be one of thousands of people taking the subway in New York or the El in Chicago.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***When Others Can’t Hear You, Your Message is Lost!

A problem that affects a surprising number of people is that of speaking too softly. If you are not able to be heard, then much is being lost in your life because your communication skills are not being recognized. In short, you are not effective – either professionally or personally. On the other hand, I am not recommending that you speak too loudly! The difficulty for those who are soft-spoken is understanding how much volume is proper or is needed in any given situation. As a voice coach, I have devised my own volume levels through the years.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Instead of Trying to Have the Deepest Voice, Why Not Strive for the Best?

If you do a bit of research on the internet, you will discover a number of websites promising to teach you how to have a deep voice. What is interesting about these ‘quack’ sites and even more questionable ‘authorities,’ is that not everyone has the ability to be a bass. It just isn’t possible.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Good Diction Could Be the Deciding Factor in Who Gets the Job

Today, good diction is on the decline. We are a nation of people who mumble, speak too quickly, or are generally too lazy to make the effort to speak clearly. In addition, we are the world’s largest melting pot with millions of people whose accent may be difficult to understand. - If you expect to prosper in your professional life, you will be much more successful if you speak distinctly.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Why Nervousness Is Your Best Friend in Public Speaking and Even the Job Interview

I love all the articles and advice on the internet today which deal with quelling nervousness, combating nervousness, eliminating nervousness and ending those nervous jitters. Unfortunately, most of them do not discuss the benefits of nervousness in public speaking or in the job interview and why it should be your best friend and not your worst nightmare!

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Which World-Renowned Motivational Speaker Is Suffering from Severe Vocal Abuse?

The other day I heard a commercial with 2 motivational speakers and was appalled at how bad one of the voices sounded. Having not heard this particular man in several years, I was stunned by the amount of hoarseness with which he is afflicted. Considering that his voice is his meal-ticket, I cannot believe that he has not taken a course in voice improvement to fix the problem. The man I am referring to is Anthony Robbins. - Chronic hoarseness is the result of talking for extended periods of time and pushing the voice from the throat.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Discover 5 Ways to Open Your Presentation That Are Guaranteed to Capture Their Attention

When I was teaching public speaking at the college level, I would fail any student who opened his or her presentation with the words, “Today I am going to talk about….” That is not a memorable opener and that is not the way to begin a speech or presentation.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***The Value of Good Diction in Business Today

Have you ever noticed when watching a movie or a primetime television show that you can always understand the diction of those actors in which English is not their ‘mother tongue?’ We see and hear actors with German, Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arab and African accents, to name just a few, who all speak clearly and distinctly.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Losing Your Voice by the End of the Day?

I cannot tell you how many people I meet who tell me that they are losing their voice by the end of the day. When this occurs, often they have little, if any, voice the following morning. And, it is not just happening to those on the campaign trail. This type of vocal abuse is common among trainers, teachers, coaches, professional speakers, moms, and even those who spend much of their day on the phone.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***The Negative Effects Stress Has On Your Speaking Voice

Stress is one of the most debilitating factors affecting our lives today. From the stress of losing a job to the frustration of finding a new job, from the strain of running a household to the additional pressure of handling a career, from the stress of raising children to the stress of trying to increase your pay grade, stress comes to each and every one of us in some manner on a daily basis. Unfortunately, stress can affect your speaking voice.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***How to Put Your Nervousness to Good Use

In public speaking or any other type of live performance, the idea of trying to get rid of your nervousness is definitely not the right approach. Nervousness is that wonderful rush of adrenaline that can make you sharper, more alert and more focused. In fact, the benefits of nervousness are so powerful that trying to eliminate it is a huge mistake. - If you’re not nervous, then you lose that wonderful edge.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***What Is the Image You Are Projecting If You Speak Too Loudly?

While there is no doubt that a loud voice can be most painful to your listeners’ ears, have you ever considered how your loud voice affects the image that you project? We are all conce ed about image. Look at the number of articles and books written today on image and what it means for your success, both professionally and personally. While a loud voice can be overbearing, it is important to recognize that other people may be judging you unfairly because you happen to speak with too much volume.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Confidence Is the Name of the Game in Securing the Job

The last thing some people think about when heading out the door for a job interview is confidence. Too often, there is such trepidation and fear, that their vision lacks this one thing the employer is looking for. Why should someone hire you if you do not look and sound confident? Trust me, some of your competition is definitely not lacking in this department. By no means do I suggest overconfidence however. Sounding too assured of yourself is just as bad as the opposite extreme. So how do you project confidence when you are ‘dying a thousand deaths?’ By believing in yourself.r

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***The Unfortunate Truth about Vocal Abuse

That which causes your voice to sound hoarse or creates a chronic sore throat is called vocal abuse. While it is common for pop singers, it also happens to many people because of speaking and/or yelling for great lengths of time. Unfortunately, vocal abuse will not go away on its own if you continue with the same techniques that have caused the problem to begin with.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***When “Um’s” & “Ah’s” Are Part of Your Vocabulary -- You Know?

One of the most annoying traits in speaking is the use of verbal tics. We have all heard them at one time or another. If you are aware that your speech is plagued with these filler words, it would be a good idea to work on eliminating them because they take away from your message: your audience loses focus on what you are saying. Instead, they begin counting! Words like um and ah are the most obvious. They are common; they are annoying; and, they mar your speech.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***The Right Way to Increase Your Volume Without Shouting

One of the difficulties many people have is to the ability to increase their volume without hurting their throat or their listeners’ ears. The right way to do this is known as projection and is only possible if you are powering your voice from your chest cavity.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***A New Voice for 2010 Could Be Your Best New Year's Resolution

With the start of the New Year and the resolutions we vow to keep, there is one change that can improve your life – both professionally and personally – simply by discovering your ‘real’ voice. Easy to accomplish and guaranteed to get better with age, your ‘real’ voice is deeper in pitch, warmer in quality and will sound more mature than your habitual voice. You have a better voice inside but you were probably unaware of that fact.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***5 Tips for Improving Your Speaking Voice

When it comes to public speaking, it never ceases to amaze me how many people profess a desire to improve their presentation skills, learn how to create their material or script properly, and work on their delivery skills, yet never conce themselves with the sound of their speaking voice. In any form of communication, your voice is the vehicle for your words. Could your voice use some work? If you would like to improve the vehicle, I suggest the following 5 tips:

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Humility in Public Speaking Triumphs Over Bravado

While nervousness or fear of the speech or presentation is researched frequently on the internet, some of the finer points of one’s personality and delivery are often excluded. Once you are able to control your nervousness, it is important to recognize some of these finer points, the most humbling of which is humility. Displaying arrogance, self-praise, and bravado are not the traits found in truly great public speakers. What you will find instead are speakers who are honored by and grateful for their audience.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Public Speaking Is Not about You, It Is about Them

Do you know what the purpose of public speaking is? Think about that for a moment. Too often, we are so consumed by our fear, our topic, or our delivery, that we often miss our reason for public speaking. You could be standing on a stage or in the front of a classroom or at the head of the conference table. Wherever your location, your purpose is to impart knowledge to a select group of people. Whether your intention is to inform or persuade, your reason for being in front of those people, be it to a group of 5 or a crowd of 500, is your audience.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***If Your Presentation Skills Are Good, Can the Same Be Said about Your Voice?

I am going to assume that your delivery skills are above average. You have addressed an audience on numerous occasions and you enjoy the challenge of public speaking. As strong as your presentation skills are, however, how good is the sound of your speaking voice – the one you hear on your answering machine, not the one you hear in your head? If you could improve that aspect of your delivery, would you be interested to know that there is hope for the voice that you may find embarrassing or even humiliating when you hear it on a recording?

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Discover a Means to Improve Dyslexia That No One Knows About

Through my many years teaching voice improvement, I have made some startling discoveries regarding dyslexia, stuttering and even spasmodic dysphonia. Because my approach deals with learning how to breathe with the support of the diaphragm, my clients have benefited in ways unimaginable; and, this has become very apparent with those who are afflicted with dyslexia. Part of the material I use in my training is from Edgar Allen Poe’s, The Fall of the House of Usher.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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***Keep It Simple in Public Speaking

How often had you heard the premise in public speaking that you should tell your audience what you want them to hear, tell them again what you want them to hear and finally tell them once more what you have already told them? The reasoning behind this advice is that your listeners will only remember between 10% and 30% of your message; thus, it is to your advantage to repeat the information which you want them to remember.

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Public Speaking

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***The Fight, Flight, or Freeze Response in Public Speaking -- Which Reaction Describes You?

So, you have been scheduled, invited, or commanded to speak. It could be the quarterly budget report for your firm. Maybe you are a member of Toastmasters. You could be enrolled in a local public speaking course. Perhaps it is your best friend’s wedding. Whatever the reason for your upcoming speech or presentation, what is your reaction to public speaking? Fight? Flight? Freeze?

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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***5 Tips for Selecting a Presentation Skills Workshop

If you are interested in improving your presentation skills, one route is the workshop. You would be amazed at the transformation possible; however, it is important to understand that not all workshops are alike. In this article, I list the 5 things you should look for if you are serious about improving your skills in public speaking and having several opportunities to present your material in front of an audience.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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