Duarte Blog

AUGUST 6, 2020

The post 5 Things You Can Do Today to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills appeared first on Duarte. Every one of us wants to communicate better.

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Duarte Blog

MAY 30, 2019

And I don’t mean just someone really smart, but someone who lives and breathes their profession and can explain its mysteries with both passion and skill to anyone, regardless of education. The post 3 Speaking Skills That Will Help You Communicate Data appeared first on Duarte. Audience Engagement Delivery Presentations Captivate communication data data story presentation public speaking speaker coaching storytellingHave you ever had lunch with a genius?

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Speak Schmeak

AUGUST 2, 2013

So let me get this straight: A member of Congress who speaks at a grade level that most Americans can understand, using shorter sentences and shorter words, gets the lowest rating of speaking skills in all of Congress? How about we give this guy the HIGHEST score for not making his speeches convoluted, obscure and overly complicated? In a study done last year by the Sunlight Foundation, the grade levels of 20 years of congressional speeches were analyzed.

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DeFinis Communications

JUNE 22, 2017

In other words, as you speak, make your voice sound like you are enjoying yourself even if you’re under stress. Speak in a higher pitch. Speak with greater inflection. Speak more slowly. Speaking slower can help you sound happier, self-assured, and confident. Practice the vocal skills above and you’ll not only sound more confident, but feel more confident too

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Duarte Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2017

And I don’t mean just someone really smart, but someone who lives and breathes their profession and can explain its mysteries with both passion and skill to anyone, regardless of education. In the public speaking workshops we offer at Duarte, we typically focus on increasing a speaker’s comfort, dynamism, and empathy in order to elevate their overall speaking skills. Recognize your strengths and your natural speaking style and build upon it!

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Presentation Guru

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Most adults fear public speaking and, let’s me honest, lots of us aren’t actually very good at it. If adults who have had years to hone the skills are not very good, what do you think the average school kid is like? … Build Your Skills featured Public Speaking Schools and teachers Voice

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TJ Walker Interactive

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

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DeFinis Communications

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

During these practice sessions, ask people to comment on specific things you want to improve, such as vocal skills, gestures, eye contact, etc. Utilizing small, everyday interactions to practice key skills. At dinner, practice your storytelling skills. When you practice in a variety of venues and ways, the key skills you want to improve will become more natural and a part of who you are.

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Speaking Freely

JANUARY 10, 2016

Rashid Kapadia, a former student and now my great friend, is an evangelist for public speaking. Rashid is an avid reader who is masterful at drawing out public speaking and presentation lessons from all kinds of books. The post Illuminating the Public Speaking Skills of Susan B Anthony appeared first on Speaking Freely His latest blog post brilliantly recalls how Susan B. Anthony led the United States towards social and political equality through […].

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TJ Walker Interactive

DECEMBER 22, 2013

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DeFinis Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

She explained that this person needed major help with his public speaking skills because he was moving into the role of CEO and was terrified of public speaking. But knowing that public speaking would now be a required cornerstone of his new job, he almost decided not to take it. Public speaking is a big challenge for a lot of people, and it doesn’t matter if you’re a C-level executive or a new supervisor.

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DeFinis Communications

APRIL 18, 2013

But he also savored the unique opportunity to consciously practice his public speaking skills over and over in a relaxed venue as he gained experience, skill, and control with each new group. While you may never have a chance to do this sort of speed dating version of public speaking, you can find ways to practice—whether formally or informally—in front of small groups every day. Presentation Skills Sales Presentations Speaking Tips

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Inter-Activ Presenting and Influencing

APRIL 22, 2011

Its not a book about how to improve your speaking skill per se but its messages are as relevant here as in any other endeavor. That got me thinking about what small things I’d done to build my confidence and speaking ability and so what small steps could others like you do to start your journey towards becoming a great speaker? Borrow or buy a book on public speaking and read 10 pages every day. Subscribe to and read blogs on public speaking skills.

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DeFinis Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2012

I often tell my clients to let their passion guide their speaking. Those of you who know me know that I’m a huge Oakland A’s fan. Well, last night’s baseball game between the Oakland A’s and the Detroit Tigers left even me—a speech coach—speechless. Picture this: It’s game 4 of the American League Division Series. The Oakland A’s aren’t the favored team to win. In fact, they’re performing terribly. It’s the bottom of the ninth. The score is tied. The A’s are up to bat.

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Successful Speeches Blog

AUGUST 4, 2010

How much money are you losing because of poor public speaking skills and lack of preparation? Tags: How to start a speech Opinion Presentation Skills Public Speaking Scripting Your Speech Starting Your Speech Uncategorized Bad Habits Business Presentations Speech Writing How much credibility are you losing because your speeches are boring? How badly is the reputation of your organization suffering because the executives are simply horrible when they give a speech?

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TJ Walker Interactive

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

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Joan Detz Speaker Services

OCTOBER 14, 2016

I received a question: A financial advisor asked me how to improve his speaking skills. He knows that better presentation skills will boost his business. Speak as often as possible. Public speaking is a skill: […]. He says he does well one-on-one with clients, but his group presentations fall short. My advice has three parts: 1. Career info International speakers Professional organizations

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Speak Schmeak

MAY 18, 2009

"I really can't think of anyone whose life and/or career has taken a turn for the worst after working on their communication and presentation skills." ~ Reginald Braithwaite Reginald and I are not related, but he does have a rather catchy last name. I'm sure that, if you really want to play devil's advocate, you can think of some reasons why developing communication and presentation skills could harm you, but let's be realistic.

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SketchBubble

JANUARY 28, 2019

That’s right, most people fear public speaking more than snakes or flying. Other people aren’t afraid of public speaking so much […]. Then Develop Your Public Speaking Skills with These 6 Tips appeared first on SketchBubble Official Blog. If you’re like the majority of people, you would rather sit next to a rattle snake on a transatlantic flight in a thunderstorm than get up in front of people and give a speech.

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TJ Walker Interactive

OCTOBER 9, 2013

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Speak Schmeak

MAY 2, 2009

Do you complain about how much you hate public speaking and how terrible you are at it? Same with speaking. If you read articles and books about public speaking and think that, by osmosis, you will get better but you never actually implement what you learn, you're not improving. Tags: Pet Peeves Public Speaking Techniques and Strategies I have several friends who struggle with their weight. Actually, "struggle" isn't the right word.

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DeFinis Communications

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

What does the process of deconstruction have to do with public speaking? . For example, if you were coached and trained a few years ago, the public speaking techniques you learned took you to a new level. This is not an easy process but it’s one you will need to embrace if you want to move your speaking skills to the next level. . Put your performance skills under a microscope. Most of all set goals to acquire new skills.

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Joan Detz Speaker Services

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

How good are your public speaking skills? Many executives are more comfortable speaking one-on-one than speaking on a panel. Yet good public speaking skills are essential to any career. Career info Presentation skills Social mediaMany writers are more comfortable at their keyboards than at lecterns. Many authors are more comfortable writing a book than doing the book talks. It’s the […].

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TJ Walker Interactive

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

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Great Public Speaking

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Get a full 30 days of public speaking training for only $5.00! Tags: seminar training tomantion Tom Antion public speaking free speaker tips Tom Antion tom antion business Simile is a comparison of two things which, however different in other respects, have some strong point or points in common. The words like and as will normally be used when making the comparison. You might say, Getting this contract signed is as impossible as trying to smuggle daybreak past a rooster.

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Dahle Communication

DECEMBER 9, 2009

If you can do those four things - you will see a dramatic improvement in your speaking skills and you will see the responses in your audience as well.  One of the toughest parts about communication is knowing what you do right and what you do wrong. Working with a speech coach is important and can help you improve - but if you really want to see what you are doing there is a simple step -- use a video camera.

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Speak Schmeak

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Many of you, and I certainly could have when I got out, just in terms of learning communication skills. I actually went to a Dale Carnegie course later on, in terms of public speaking. But if you improve your value 50% by having better communication skills , it's another $500,000 in terms of capital value. Okay, so not a very articulate plug for public speaking training, but you get the gist. (

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DeFinis Communications

OCTOBER 21, 2009

In Part 1 of this blog we talked about the importance of teaching children public speaking skills and using The Fun Theory to make the experience enjoyable and effective. The last thing anyone wants is to raise a child who suffers from glossophobia – the fear of public speaking. Today, as many as 75% of people have glossophobia , and studies show that many people fear public speaking more than death! . When it comes to public speaking, reading is a hidden resource.

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Great Public Speaking

FEBRUARY 12, 2010

I actually start this by pre-program phone interviews before I even get to the state where I'm speaking. Learn to build a speaking business of your own! Tags: tomantion Tom Antion public speaking presentation skills get paid to speak free speaker tips Tom Antion public speaking One of the easiest things to do to get a good reaction from the audience is to schmooze with them before the presentation.

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Speak Schmeak

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Many of you, and I certainly could have when I got out, just in terms of learning communication skills. I actually went to a Dale Carnegie course later on, in terms of public speaking. But if you improve your value 50% by having better communication skills , it's another $500,000 in terms of capital value. Okay, so not a very articulate plug for public speaking training, but you get the gist. (

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The Eloquent Woman

APRIL 9, 2012

There are new worlds to conquer when it comes to the conference call.today, in addition to speaking on a speakerphone or using videoconferencing, you might be using Skype or Google+ hangouts to communicate with far-flung colleagues. And let's face it: Most of us do our "public speaking" in these kinds of meetings. To keep your skills sharp, I've collected these tools and resources: Start with the most important call tool: You, the speaker.

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TJ Walker Interactive

DECEMBER 24, 2013

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TJ Walker Interactive

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

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TJ Walker Interactive

OCTOBER 9, 2013

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TJ Walker Interactive

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

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TJ Walker Interactive

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

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TJ Walker Interactive

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

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TJ Walker Interactive

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

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Speak Schmeak

APRIL 14, 2008

I was planning a post on how public speaking skills help us in "real life," and along came Andrew Dlugan with an excellent post on " 10 Ways Your Presentation Skills Generate Career Promotions. " You: Presentation skills are not only about what you say; it’s about how you listen. With a heightened sense of how to convey a message to your audience, you have also developed keen listening skills.

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The Eloquent Woman

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Sure, developing public speaking skills can help you deliver a big speech or major presentation. But you can put these workhorse skills to use in these 36 additional ways, in settings that range from everyday life to unusual situations. Will this list help you make the case--to yourself or to your boss--for seeking out training to hone your skills? Tags: women and public speaking speaker training public speaking tips

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Great Public Speaking

MARCH 23, 2012

We hope you enjoyed this excerpt from the Wake 'Em Up Speaking book Question-and-answer sessions are great opportunities to show off your sense of humor, get audience participation, and make two powerful closings. Did I say two closings? Yes I did say two closings. One of the biggest mistakes I see presenters making has to do with the handling of question-and-answer sessions.

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The Eloquent Woman

JUNE 29, 2009

When I read this post, I thought, "That's just exactly what I wanted to say about improv skills!" You can find out more about Angela here --please do check out her blog, full of great ideas and inspiration: You show up to your speaking engagement only to realize that your PowerPoint presentation isn’t opening, the A/V system is down, and there’s a car alarm blaring right outside the window.

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Great Public Speaking

JANUARY 30, 2012

Why do you need public speaking to boost your career The size of your audience has a direct effect on the types of humor which are most appropriate, the expected audience response and the timing of the presentation. Members of very small business groups tend to be too self-conscious to laugh much. Use short one-liners. Be brief and informal with your humor; don't use any long stories or jokes. In small groups laughter will come more quickly.

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