How To Get Along With People Keep skid chains on your tongue; always say less than you think. Cultivate a low, persuasive voice. How you say it often counts more than what you say. Make promises sparingly and keep them faithfully, no matter what it costs. Never let an opportunity pass to say a kind…
Throughout the history of human civilization, people have been expressing their confidence and strength, not only by force, but also by the noble art of public speaking. The orators of ancient Greece were highly respected and valued in the community. Likewise, today’s world leaders are admired and esteemed when they have the power to address…
An article by my friend Marion Grobb Finkelstein Your Body Talks … Do You Know What It’s Saying? Gut feeling, intuition, hunches. Whatever we call it, we all have feelings about people we meet. Part of the information we’re taking in that leads to such conclusions is body language. Whether we realize it or not,…
Whether giving a toast at a wedding or delivering a speech to a large assembly, most people make a big deal about public speaking and try to avoid it as much as possible. But public speaking should not cause such a big fuss. Challenging as it may be, public speaking can be done with a…
Do you have just 2 minutes? That’s all the time it takes to read the following article. But if you’re really short on time, just read the first paragraph. It summarizes the whole text. Enjoy! Free article no. 134 DEALING WITH SELF-INDUCED STRESS by J.A. Gamache Third place Champion at the 2001 Toastmasters International World Championship…
By Eric Monse (edited by Fran Watson) I have a fear of public speaking. More precisely, I should describe it as a phobia. I’m not really scared, I just react badly when I get up in front of a large group of people. My blood pressure starts to rise, my skin starts to get flush,…
By Eric Monse (edited by Fran Watson) I have a fear of public speaking. More precisely, I should describe it as a phobia. I’m not really scared, I just react badly when I get up in front of a large group of people. My blood pressure starts to rise, my skin starts to get flush,…
Almost everyone feels a bit nervous about delivering a presentation before a group. It seems that some people would rather undergo a root canal than experience the anxiety of giving a speech. They must have a really good dentist! If you can follow some basic guidelines for preparation and delivery, you can transform your nervousness into…
Although speaking in public is really a monologue of sorts, this monologue is addressed to a ready, able and receptive audience who wants to learn from you as much as you want to learn from them. Obviously the message would be more effective if it is listened to. Check out the following tips to maintain…
Body language is very important when delivering a speech. Have you ever seen our great leaders fidget or make unnecessary movements while addressing the nation? Since you are the center of attention while making the presentation, you should mind every move that you make so as not to bore or distract the people listening to…