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NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG NOVEMBER 23, 2008 Speechwriting in verse? Well, you could do worse! MORE >>	NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG SEPTEMBER 3, 2011 Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog: The Great Catch-Up Part 6 Talks from June - September 2010 Boscombe and Southbourne Probus In June last year I spoke for the fifth time to Boscombe and Southbourne Probus, my previous visit having been in November 2007. My subject this time was Dorothy Parker and the Algonquin Wits and the talk went very well, with a decent question and answer session afterwards. Main Page MORE >>	RECENT POSTS SEPTEMBER 11, 2011 \| NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog: The Great Catch-Up Part 8 SEPTEMBER 5, 2011 \| NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog: The Great Catch-Up Part 7 SEPTEMBER 3, 2011 \| NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog: The Great Catch-Up Part 6 SEPTEMBER 2, 2011 \| NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog: The Great Catch-Up Part 5 SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 \| NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog: The Great Blog Catch-Up Part 4 AUGUST 1, 2011 \| NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog: The Great Catch-Up Part 3
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NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG SEPTEMBER 2, 2011 Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog: The Great Catch-Up Part 5 When I accepted this booking I was told that the Mayor-elect wanted to work on their voice projection. This meant that they had a very clear idea of where they felt they needed to improve - which was excellent. But the speaker who isn't loud enough might not actually have any difficulty, for example, in writing a speech - as was the case here. MORE >>	NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG JULY 4, 2011 Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog: The Great Catch-Up Part 2 Tilsworth & Stanbridge Women's Institute Group, Bedfordshire, March 2009 One of last year's most far-flung - and enjoyable - speaking engagements was for a WI Group meeting held at the Village Hall in Billington near Leighton Buzzard. Then it was on to the hall for the meeting. front-page story will obviously be most familiar to them. Main Pag MORE >>	NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG OCTOBER 14, 2010 Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog :: Using topical jokes in. MORE >>	NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG APRIL 27, 2011 One of last year's best short speeches - and it came from Masterchef! Saying it in a different way In recent years I have become a big fan of Masterchef, whether in its amateur, Celebrity or Professional versions. Unlike so many TV talent contests, the judges do not make snide comments; their criticism is always constructive (rather like the teacher of a public speaking class should!) can win this competition. MORE >>
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NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2011
Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog: The Great Catch-Up Part 1

Speaking engagements December 2009 - March 2010 Sharp-eyed readers may just have noticed something missing from this blog of late: namely accounts of 16 months' worth of speaking engagements! Bloggers often fall behind on their postings. So I have decided to devote the next postings to all my bookings over the past 16 months. Let's begin. Main Pag MORE >>

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NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2010
Credibility in public speaking. Part 1: the amazing Emma Wimhurst!

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NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog: The Great Blog Catch-Up Part 4

My speaking tips in the national press Last year, my speaking tips appeared in one national newspaper in the UK and on the website of another. In the first case, I was one of a number of people responding to a reader's request for help and in the second I was asked to join an illustrious panel for an online discussion! Main Page MORE >>

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Talks April - May 2010 New Forest/Waterside U3A In April 2010 I spoke for third time at the New Forest/Waterside U3A in the St Andrew's Centre in Dibden Purlieu, Hampshire. There were around 60 there for my talk about Groucho Marx. Obviously when I got home I made a point of looking it up! It shows willing! thought about the material I had prepared. MORE >>

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NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2011
Structuring a topical comedy monologue within a speech

How to construct a logically-sequenced and effective short topical comedy routine for public speaking In my previous post I wrote about adding topical jokes to a speech or presentation. routine. If you choose the second option then you will find it much easier to remember your material (even without notes!) The routine went very well. Why this one? MORE >>

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'Second choice' presentations needn't mean second best! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010
Credibility in Public Speaking. Part 2: Keeping content current NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010
Some public speaking requires you to sit and deliver! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009
Public speakers' audiences can multitask! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2009
Public speaking: no show is a no no NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2009
Coining an anecdote! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2009
Can you lose a visual aid but keep your audience's attention? NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010
Full Marx for this speaker's timing! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010
One new audience, one new venue NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010
A great dinner spoiled by a rotten vote of thanks NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2010
From a topic to a talk: expanding part of a presentation NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010
Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog: The Great Catch-Up Part 8 NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog: The Great Catch-Up Part 7 NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
'Seasoning' your presentation NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011
Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog News: Part 1 NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2008
corps content NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2008
Historical laughter! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2008
Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog :: A speaker's best warm. NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2008
public speaker's notes? you can keep them! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2008
Accent the positive! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2008
nick r thomas - a public speaker's blog news: part 2 NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2008
Speaking near-al fresco at a ristorante Italiano! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2008
she drove a hundred miles so my speech gave them smiles! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2008
your speech should get laughs - but smiles can be good too. NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2008
WI-Fine! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008
Dressings for the occasion - the latest in a year's worth of. NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008
Topical Debate Panelist Reveals All! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2008
Turning a village hall into a radio studio NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2008
extra gag-writing + extraordinary preparation = a successful. NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
Light entertainment NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
Lose a few minutes, keep the whole audience NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
Changing titles, changing markets NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
Changing presentations, changing circumstances NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2008
Questions at the beginning of a presentation? NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2008
ask a simple question NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2008
you could hear a pin drop (unfortunately) NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2008
What difference could one speech make? NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2008
Joining the Great Lectern Debate! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2008
Some September Speeches NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2008
Presentation - or pitch? NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2008
A quota of quoters! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008
Slow, slow, quip, quip, slow. NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008
The sound equipment was sound! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2008
Havant I spoken here before? NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
A public speaker in Clover! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2008
In the news - and in your speech? NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2008
(Morris) minor revision, major impact! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008
sans ferry and. NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2008
public speaking? no problem! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2008
two new audiences for my public speaking NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 2009
An excellent communication seminar: part 1. NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 2009
an excellent communication seminar: part 2. NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 2009
History, a City, Christmassy. NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2009
There's always public speaking NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2009
What will be your public speaking 'firsts?' NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2009
A fee, some tea - and advertising for free! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2009
Precious seconds NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2009
The Law of Distraction NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2009
Speak off the cuff? Simple enough! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2009
Snow excuse not to speak! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2009
Postponed presentations NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2009
me tube! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2009
Don't become an institutionalised public speaker! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2009
Baftas and a baffler NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2009
public speaking: most i win. NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2009
speaking havoc NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2009
mudeford good! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2009
A speaker well-suited for his audience! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2009
Goodbye to one of my heroes of humour NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2009
A safe Haven for a public speaker! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2009
a safe haven for a public speaker! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2009
the show went on - respectfully. NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2009
Comic timing NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2009
Adding 'family value' to your speech NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009
A Sutton sense of humour NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2009
salisbury strain NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2009
Hearty Laughter NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2009
Public speaking: eye contact and Iron Maiden! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2009
Public speaking class, club or one-to-one coaching? NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | MONDAY, MAY 4, 2009
just call me nick fm! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2009
second language isn't second best in public speaking NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2009
a speaker cannot live by content alone! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2009
Commercial success NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | MONDAY, MAY 25, 2009
it's not all in the details. NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2009
Audiences - a public speaker's great resource NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2009
Banking on a successful speech! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2009
Manners of speaking NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2009
Speakers who care NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2009
Thanks but no thanks: when to turn down a speaking engagement! NICK R THOMAS - A PUBLIC SPEAKER'S BLOG | MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2009

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