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***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising- ***If You Hail from New Jersey or New York, How's Your Diction? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Nancy DanielsYou know what this article is not about? Nasality. I know, New Yorkers, you have heard it over and over again. Have you ever considered how fast you talk, however? While there is much to be said about diminishing, lessening or even eliminating nasality, one of the greatest problems for ...
Views: 2885 - Public speaking: learning to talk with confidence - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Sajith T.M.Whether you’re preparing a best man’s speech or presenting your winning business idea to potential investors, you will want to portray self confidence. But your mind might be swimming with doubts: will you freeze up and look a fool? Is your speech going to finish too early or will you waffle on ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - ***Why Your Vocal Abuse Will Not Go Away on Its Own - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Nancy DanielsAs much as you may wish you did not have chronic hoarseness or a persistent sore throat, wishing it away will not solve the problem. The unfortunate truth about vocal abuse is that it will only get worse in time unless you stop what is causing it. There are no drugs you can take to end the ...
Views: 2887(3 votes) - ***4 Steps for Eliminating a Verbal Tic - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Nancy DanielsNothing is more annoying for an audience than to be subjected to a verbal tic over and over and over again. Instead of paying attention to your message, your audience begins to count the tics. Verbal tics include the sounds um, ah, uh, or the words like or you know. If your message is ...
Views: 4448 - ***How to Define Tone in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Nancy DanielsTone is the expression of a mood or emotion. In relationship to your delivery, tone is determined by your topic or your subject. If you are giving the after-dinner speech at a conference, it is quite possible that your talk will be funny; thus, your tone is going to be quite different than if ...
Views: 7245(1 vote) - ***Did You Know That Voice Training Will Improve Your Diction Automatically? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhen I first started my business, I was showing my husband the 'before & after' video clips of my clients. A German-speaking Austrian, he was amazed at how much better he understood their words in the 'after' takes. What is fascinating is that I did not work with my clients on their diction - ...
Views: 4280 - ***Man's Greatest Fear Need Not Be Yours! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Nancy DanielsHave you ever questioned what you are truly afraid of in public speaking? Personally, I am glad that you are nervous; if you’re not, then something is wrong. All the greats – from professional athletes to entertainers are nervous. And, they will tell you so. It is their nervousness, however, ...
Views: 4729(1 vote) - thoughts on thoughts --50 Ouotes on thoughts and thinking - by Submitted on May 30, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriThought and thinking 1) thinking about thinking is thought provoking 2) A Buddhist monk- a thoughtless person 3) You have nothing to deal with except your own thoughts 4) The journey of a thousand miles begins when you have a thought to take the journey— 5) One ...
Views: 2592(2 votes) - ***Speaking in Living Color - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThey say that variety is the spice of life and the same holds true for the voice which has color, those various and vivid effects in speech which give life to the voice. Good pacing, pause, force, duration, inflection, variety of pitch and your attitude characterize a truly dynamic speaking ...
Views: 2141 - ***What Is Your General Purpose in Public Speaking? - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhen it comes to public speaking, it is important to establish your general purpose before you even begin the creation of your material. What is your reason for speaking? Have you been asked to speak at a business convention or give the convocation speech at your alma mater? Maybe you are ...
Views: 5668 - ***Instead of Trying to Have the Deepest Voice, Why Not Strive for the Best? - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf 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 ...
Views: 4296(4 votes) - ***When the Pause Becomes Sing-Song in Public Speaking - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Nancy DanielsFor all my talk, my articles, and the advice I give about the wonderful, marvelous pause in public speaking, a difficulty for some is that it can become rhythmic, taking on a sing-song effect. The one thing you never want from the pause is for your audience to know in advance when it is ...
Views: 4390 - ***Painting a Picture with Your Voice - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOne of the best pieces of advice I give to my clients is to paint a picture with your voice, with your facial expression, and with your body language when speaking. Those who read audio books are marvelous in this respect because their job is to depict everything they are saying so that the ...
Views: 3527(3 votes) - ***Podium Power: Finding Composure When Addressing an Audience - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIs it possible to be composed when your heart is racing, your knees are shaking, and your stomach is in knots? Most definitely. When you look at the great speakers like Jack Canfield, Zig Ziglar, and Mark Victor Hansen, do you think they are not nervous? They are, but all you see is ...
Views: 3614 - What is Cultural Role Playing? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Nisar NikzadWith increasing involvement abroad, cultural role playing is becoming a prevalent training tool that military branches and other groups use as they prepare for interaction with people from different cultures. The ultimate goal in using cultural role playing as a training tool is to give military ...
Views: 1115(1 vote) - ***Your Childlike Voice Does Not Lend Credibility in Your Business Dealings - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Nancy DanielsDo you believe that the image you project has an impact on your professional or business life? I would imagine that your answer is yes. I would also imagine that you have heard yourself on some type of recording equipment - your voicemail, an answering machine, a camcorder, or maybe even an old ...
Views: 3085 - ***Why You Should Include True Stories in Your Next Presentation - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIn an article some months ago, I talked about the value of storytelling in public speaking and why a descriptive retelling of a story is much more interesting than a brief quip. Audiences love true stories especially if they involve you and have a good ending. They must be pertinent to your ...
Views: 2962 - ***How to Tap the Full Potential of Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Nancy DanielsSpeaking voices come in all shapes and sizes – literally. And, while you can attribute your vocal apparatus to genes, it is not just your genetic makeup that entirely determines the quality of your speaking voice. Your environment helps shape the sound of your voice as well. If you study ...
Views: 2585 - ***Captivate Your Audience with Your Voice, Your Facial Expression and Your Body Language - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Nancy DanielsHave you ever watched someone give a speech or presentation who does not move a muscle and speaks in a monotone voice? It is pretty devastating to be subjected to such an ordeal but it happens. And, when it does, one can only pray that it will last 10 minutes and not 50! Your facial ...
Views: 2704(1 vote) - OFFSET PRINTERS: STILL AT ITS BEST - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from prakash offset"Think of your favorite magazines, brochures for your convenience, cute stationary, treasured books and important newspapers. Each written article and printed image is produced, processed and created by an offset printer. Offset printing is also called offset lithography. In the world of ...
Views: 844 - Pitch Yourself Famous: A Four-Step Formula to Creating a Perfect Pitch - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Sandra Dee RobinsonHave you pictured yourself a go-to guest expert on TV or sharing your expertise to live audiences? Do you watch news segments with interviews on current topics and say, “Heck, I can do that!” Ever sit in an audience at an event and wish you could grab that microphone next? Guest ...
Views: 1566(1 vote) - ***What Language Is Your Body Speaking at the Lectern? - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Nancy DanielsBody language. The nonverbal communication of your body that can tell your audience you are speaking with confidence or cowardness, delight or disingenuity. Do you know which language your body is speaking? Something as simple as an arm gesture could be telling your audience one thing ...
Views: 2931 - ***The Right Way to Increase Your Volume Without Shouting - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOne 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. There is a right way to ...
Views: 6999(2 votes) - Speaker Presentation - Creating an Effective & Engaging Presentation - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Joel B SeminarWhen creating a speaker presentation, there are a number of ways to create an effective visual that will engage your audience and drive them to your call of action, whatever it may be. Here are 4 speaker training tips that can help you immensely when creating your speaker ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - ***Face 10 - Figure 10 - Voice 3? - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Nancy DanielsYes, we are a people very concerned with the image we project. We exercise on a regular basis; we are more aware of the foods we are eating; we try to get a good night’s sleep. As women, we want to look good; and, as we age, we know it takes more work. Our clothing is of the latest fashion; ...
Views: 2199 - ***How To Get Rid of a Nasal Voice - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThere is nothing more frustrating than listening to someone who speaks with an excess of nasal sound. In a study done some years ago on how people react to a nasal voice, it was reported that it is frequently associated with less-than-average intelligence and a sign of immaturity. Ridding ...
Views: 14280(2 votes) - ***Do You Know Which Sounds Are True Nasals? - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhile we tend to equate nasality with New Yorkers, this issue is not just their problem. It is found in many parts of the United States and Canada as well. In the English language, there are 3 sounds known as nasals which should vibrate in your nose. They are the n, the m, and the ng sounds. ...
Views: 3091(2 votes) - You are not 'self made'. No one is. Reflections on the need to admit, to acknowledge, and, above all, to thank. - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Arnljot Blindheimby Dr. Jeffrey Lant I am, amongst other things, a professional speaker of many years experience. Such people are trained to read audiences; see what works... and run with it... while eschewing and abandoning any line that doesn't arouse the audience and fails to seize their hearts and ...
Views: 855(1 vote) - Say What? Is a Hearing Loss in Your Future? - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Diane DirestaOne in 10 Americans has a loss of hearing. It can begin as early as age 20. Hearing declines significantly after age 40. The baseline or threshold for normal hearing is 0 decibels. A decibel (dB) is a measure of sound pressure level. The higher the decibel, the louder the noise. The pain ...
Views: 2081(1 vote) - STAGE MOVEMENT: THE SPEAKER'S FORENSIC DANCE - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Fred Haley“This speaker has got to learn how do dance,” I thought as I watched him prance from one side of the stage to the other, pausing briefly several times along the way. It was a definite distraction. That was too bad. He had a good, strong voice. While he moved around, he had good eye contact ...
Views: 2232(1 vote) - ***Improve Your Voice; Improve Your Life - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsImagine the CEO of a company sounding like Fran Drescher in her role as “The Nanny” or the bimbo voice Melanie Griffith. Hard to imagine, isn’t it? In fact, when Melanie Griffith played in the movie “Working Girl” in which she takes over for her boss, she enrolls in voice training in order to ...
Views: 3071(2 votes) - ***Your Soft-Spoken Voice Is Impressing No One! - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most frustrating things for a listener is not hearing what the other person is saying. They are listening but they’re not hearing. After repeated attempts asking the speaker to increase his/her volume, they stop listening. If you want others to hear your message, then you must ...
Views: 4485(2 votes) - ***Public Speaking Is More About Your Audience and Less About You - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Nancy DanielsYou’ve been invited or requested to speak and while your immediate reaction may be debilitating fear, at some point, you begin to focus on your material and/or your delivery. My question to you is what is goal? Are you aware that unless you know your audience, your goal cannot be fully ...
Views: 2105 - ***Speaking Clearly Is the Name of the Game in Business Today - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIn the past, you could afford to speak with a Brooklyn dialect because your business probably dealt with those who spoke the same way. Today, however, no matter where you live, business is global. What this means is that your clients and associates need to be able to understand your words. If ...
Views: 2462 - ***One of the Little Known Secrets of Dynamic Public Speaking - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Nancy DanielsHave you ever sat in an auditorium, hall, church, or theater and listened to the coughing, sniffling, shuffling of papers and overall restlessness of those in the audience during a rather dull presentation or speech? It happens and it happens when the speaker is not very dynamic. Too often, ...
Views: 2305(2 votes) - ***You Do Not Need to Speak for a Living for Voice Training to Be Part of Your Ongoing Development - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhether it is for personal reasons or professional, improving the sound of your speaking voice is something people are becoming aware of because they realize it is part of the image they project. What does your voice (the one you hear on your answering machine) say about you? In today's ...
Views: 2249 - ***What Should You Do with Your Hands in Public Speaking? - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Nancy DanielsA lot of people ask me what they should do with their hands when they are addressing an audience. My answer to them is simple. “What do you do with your hands when you are talking to your family, your friends or your colleagues?” If you are not sure of the answer to the above question, ...
Views: 2367(1 vote) - You can be a Superstar at Public Speaking - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Andrew HortonYou can be a Superstar at Public Speaking Business Speakers To create real sustainable and meaningful success, you need to enhance your ability to sell your ideas. Expand your sphere of influence and connect with people that can make a difference in your life. To become great in all of ...
Views: 1723(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Knock Out the Performance Jitters - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Sandra Dee RobinsonFeel like you’re never going to stop those shaky knees and pre-performance nerves? Here are a few ideas to help you get past the debilitating effects of the jitters: 1. Appreciate them. I know it sounds crazy, but acknowledge the nerves as though they are an old friend, and know they are ...
Views: 1756 - ***Is It Good to 'Wing It' in Public Speaking? - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf there is one thing I would never recommend for the novice in public speaking, it would be to ‘wing it’ or, in other words, to speak without note cards or some form of visual aid. You must have something to help keep you on track. If, however, you have been speaking about the same topic for ...
Views: 2325(1 vote) - ***What Stress Does to Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf you are plagued by a great deal of stress on a daily basis, do you know what it is doing to your speaking voice? You are probably aware that it is affecting your sleep, your diet, your mental health, your physical health and your overall well-being. But what do you think it is doing to your ...
Views: 3317 - ***You Don't Have to Live with the Voice You Hear on Your Voicemail - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Nancy DanielsDo you remember the first time you heard yourself on a recording? I do. The memory is seared into my mind. I was shocked. In fact, I was sure it was the fault of Sony and not of me! When I was in graduate school a few years later, my singing professor showed me where my optimum speaking ...
Views: 2836 - ***Next Time You Give Your Personal Introduction, Why Not Stand Out From the Crowd? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOh, how I dislike the business lunch or dinner meeting in which everyone must stand and introduce themselves. What we tend to hear, one after the other, is a name, a profession, and a place of business that becomes sing-song after the 1st introduction. Not only is it spoken in a lilt, but ...
Views: 5048 - ***Constant Clearing of Your Throat May Be a Sign of Vocal Abuse - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf you find that you are clearing your throat frequently when you speak, it may be a sign of vocal abuse. Ignoring it will not make the abuse go away because the process of talking is creating the problem. Therefore, the more you talk, the more you are irritating your throat and vocal folds ...
Views: 3106(1 vote) - ***3 Steps for Overcoming Breathlessness in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhile fear of public speaking is the first major hurdle for many who must address an audience, breathlessness is most definitely the second. It is surprising how many people are affected by this easily remedied problem. When you are talking to your friends, your family, your colleagues or ...
Views: 17209(1 vote) - ***Are Your Delivery Skills Lacking in Expression? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf you speak in a monotone, there is only word to describe it: boring. That is not a very comforting thought if you care about the image you are projecting. A delivery without emotion or life means a message that will not be received. Your listeners may grasp the first of your thoughts; but, ...
Views: 3557(2 votes) - How to Eliminate Your Fear of Speaking - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Dr. Stephen JonesHow to Eliminate Your Fear of Speaking Dr. Stephen Jones Deciding to become a speaker can be one of the most exciting aspects of a professional’s career. It’s amazing how something so enjoyable can ignite fear at the same time. Your fears can come from many different directions. Some ...
Views: 1335 - ***Be a Chest Talker and Watch What Happens When You Speak! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Nancy DanielsDo you find that people do not pay as much attention to you as you might wish? Does you voice trail off at the end of your sentences, leaving your listeners struggling to understand what you are saying? Maybe the sound of your voice is strident and irritating or perhaps you speak so softly ...
Views: 6522(1 vote) - ***Can You Be Both Composed and Nervous in Public Speaking? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Nancy DanielsAbsolutely. While it may not seem possible to be both composed and nervous at the lectern, it is most definitely what happens when you take control of your nervousness and let it work for you and not against you. Therein lies the problem for many novice speakers. When you are nervous, the ...
Views: 3617(1 vote) - ***Losing Your Voice by the End of the Day? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Nancy DanielsI 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 ...
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