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10 Deadly Sins That Turn Off Audiences

Want to know what not to do during a presentation? (I know it isn’t grammatically correct, but that is what people are typing into search engines.) Well, below are 10 of the biggest public speaking mistakes that presenters make. This is a list of what we call the 10 deadly sins that turn off audiences….

How to Write Words that Sell a Product or Service

We have spent a lot of time focusing on using a speech or presentation to sell a product or service. Let’s back up a little and talk about how to write copy that sells. For instance, how to write an article that sells a product or service. The techniques will help you craft better text…

Modern Examples of Training and Development
Modern Examples of Training and Development Mini-Course

Modern Examples of Training and Development Mini-Course Lessons Lesson 1: In-Person Training with a Professional Coach is Still the Best Method to Develop Skills Access Lesson Lesson 2: Training and Development Programs for Employees Have to be Interactive Access Lesson Lesson 3: Organizers Have to Give Employees Time to Develop the Skills Access Lesson Lesson…

Storytelling in Public Speaking
Storytelling in Public Speaking Mini-Course

Great speakers know how to tell a great story. This post will give you the five key steps of storytelling that these great speakers know. This is a continuation of the post about how inserting stories into your presentations reduces public speaking fear. In that post, I mentioned a recent class member who told me…

How to memorize your speech Mini Course
How to Memorize Your Speech in Less than 60 Minutes Mini-Course

Looking for a quick and easy way to memorize an entire presentation quickly? Well, the solution to how to memorize a speech in minutes will likely surprise you. In this article, we will cover a few important points. First, we will cover the big mistakes that most people make when they design a presentation that…

How to start a presentation mini course
How To Start A Presentation Mini-Course

How To Start A Presentation Lessons Lesson 1: Start With A Summary Access Lesson Lesson 2: Start with a Compelling Story Access Lesson Lesson 3: A Startling Statistic Access Lesson Lesson 4: Opinion Asking Question Access Lesson Lesson 5: A Shocking Statement Access Lesson