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Ever since I established my business in 1994 I've come to realize that the majority of people can find endless excuses as to why they don't improve their communication skills. Without a doubt at the top of the list is time-deprivation closely f
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If this image of the 3 babies crying either reminds you of how you've felt when someone doesn't get to the point or it reminds you of how others look or act when you don't get to the point...well you see where this is going. So let me get to th
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This week marked Kate Middleton's maiden voyage with her first public speech; how do you think she came across? It is reported that although this was a brief address (~3 minutes); Kate wrote her own remarks regarding the children's hospice, (
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Last week I posted a quiz to help you understand exactly what vocal/verbal fillers are and why they're a common problem for most speakers. Have you taken that quiz? This week my follow-up quiz will help you manage and ultimately eliminate this di
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Are you a speaker who fills every space with a word or sound? If so, rest assured that to some extent this is quite normal, which is why we hear it so frequently when people speak. However, just because it's normal doesn't mean it's desirable.
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How often have you said or heard others say:
Where does the time go?
I'm really pressed for time.
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In last week's post, I'd promised to follow-up with you and offer two tips for each of the questions I posed (below) based on using S.P.E.A.K. as an acronym. (Y
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Quick reality check: In the last 12 months have you had a physical exam?
In the last 12 months have you had your car inspected?
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Have you ever been honored with an award and had to prepare an acceptance speech?
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