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Show#24- “umm & ahh in Speaking”

It’s the little things that can make a Big difference~

The repetitive use of umm & ahh seems, for some Speakers, to be a chronic, impossible to overcome habit… And it isn’t always due to stress or anxiety. Frequently it’s simply a speaking habit that the Speaker developed at some point and is unaware of it and simply comfortable with it. Actually, with awareness, Training & focused Practice, a Speaker can manage this habit or in many instances successfully eliminate it. Well, [Read more…] about Show#24- “umm & ahh in Speaking”

Show#22-“A Mediocre Speaker?”

By Tom j Dolan

Good Speaker, Mediocre Speaker, Bad Speaker?

No Speaker wants to be a Mediocre Speaker! But is case that is your goal, which I admit is kinda ridiculous, our “Guest Host” introduces us to 5 steps you can take to ensure you accomplish that goal.

Now seriously, that’s probably not what you want, but are your skills and techniques in danger of… [Read more…] about Show#22-“A Mediocre Speaker?”

Show#20- A Speakers Voice

By Tom j Dolan

Your Speakers Voice is Key to Success~

A Speakers Voice is the main tool in their Performance of Speaking toolbox. And like most tools, when trained and used properly, it can produce extraordinary results for you. The human voice can communicate information, emotion, and opinion. It can persuade or dissuade action for… [Read more…] about Show#20- A Speakers Voice

Read a Speech @ Princeton University

By Tom j Dolan

Jeff Bezos of amazon.com, delivers an address at Princeton University. As you watch him read his speech, let’s watch for several training points that can benefit all of us.

1. Although he is talking about personal events from his childhood, he delivers his Speech with constant reference to his speech pages on the lectern. Here is a classic example of “Reading a Speech” and illustrates why you should avoid this delivery choice [Read more…] about Read a Speech @ Princeton University

Show#19- “3 Ways to Become a Trusted Speaker”

By Tom j Dolan

“Know-Like-Trust” generates millions of responses on a Google search. Of the 3 terms, “Trust” is the one most valued, most sought after, most difficult to earn…

Do you want to be acknowledged to be a Trusted Speaker? Of course. In fact you need to be a Trusted Speaker if you intend to make a difference in people’s lives, influence decisions, change opinions, and, most importantly, develop Support for your goals.

In this Show, we’ll look at 3 strategies that you, as … [Read more…] about Show#19- “3 Ways to Become a Trusted Speaker”

“How to Gain Confidence Through Speaking”

By Tom j Dolan

“How to Gain Confidence Through Speaking”Article hosted on Scribd.com

Can’t I simply read a book to gain Confidence in Public Speaking? Well, as long as you asked, I honestly have to say, No, not really. I know I’m probably offending many authors, educators, and publishing companies that sell other viewpoints and profitable Speaking Tools. But my opinion is based on personal experience Teaching & Coaching many clients and classes, both in the US and in Japan.

Public Speaking and Presentations are physical, active, interactive, and frequently….[Read More]

note/before you spend any money on any training, make sure you know what it is you really want to accomplish. Although I work with students of all ages with various educational backgrounds, the one point you cannot get from a book, cd, dvd, YouTube video(even mine), is the judgement call, the professional opinion that says: You got it! That’s it. That’s the way it “feels”. When you want to achieve that result, repeat that action. -At some point you must risk getting in front of someone, preferably a smallish group and working it out. This stuff is learnable. Go read the article and decide from there.

Speaking is “Being in the Moment” with an audience of any size.