As a Toastmaster, I spend a lot of time reading articles on communication to enhance my skills in public speaking. Here is a quote from an article I recently read and a link to the full article. “Good communication skills are key to success in life, work and relationships. Without effective communication, a message can…
Although this seems difficult at times, there are many things we can speak about, we simply need to be open to “listening” to the world around us for topics. For instance, one night last month I was sitting on my couch, relaxing and watching some TV when a number of books fell off my bookshelf…
AVOID DEVELOPING BAD HABITS DURING PRACTICE by J.A. Gamache Third place Champion at the 2001 Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking When practicing a speech, don’t pause after you make a mistake. If you stop and start again, you might develop a reflex that will manifest itself on the day of your performance. I’ll…
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…
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…
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me”…. when I was a child, this is what we used to say to people who were mean to us. The truth is, though, words can and do hurt. Words hurt, heal, motivate, and aggravate. They are powerful. They control emotions and can…
How To Impress With Words In 3 Simple Steps By Michael Lee Knowing how to impress with words can help you in so many ways. It can help you communicate your message better, create more impact and get ahead. Using the right words is, of course, important in communication. But effective communication involves more than…
25 Leadership Maxims by: Brent Filson “We will never know how really good we are as leaders unless we are leading people to be better than they think they are.” “Poor performance is less harmful to a leader than mediocre performance disguised as good performance.” “Most leaders are striving to get the wrong results or…