And I had him as #1 on our Top Ten Communicators of 2008! So why do I say he needs a communications coach? And this is where he needs a communications coach. Watch him Tuesday night - he does not yet approach Reagan or Clinton, yet with a little coaching... ...Tags: OK, OK, Obama is a great communicator!?! At least that's the general consensus. He doesn't need a new speech writer - actually he has one of the best and that is where his strength is - his words and oratorical skills.

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I spoke to someone yesterday who favors big audiences, like I do. Both of us agreed that big audiences give us lots of energy, which we then feed back to them. It's exciting and stimulating to speak to a big group. I

For many years I have attended the Ragan Speechwriters Conference. Many of these heroes write for history. Rob Friedman is one of the most talented and interesting friends I have made there. Everything he writes and says is of interest to me.

Tags: Coaching a Client Media Training Message Development Public Speaking Speech Coaching Staying in Control executive communication lou hampton persuasive speaking public speaking reputation cza Recently Pfizer announced a new position--VP, Corporate Reputation and Policy Communication. Its role?

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Tags: The Business of Coaching Public Speaking Techniques and Strategies Public Speaking Anxiety Taking Risks Resource Seth Godin starts off his recent post " Do you have 16 boxes? " by saying, "Your career is not a boat. Neither is your business.