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2 Mic’s 1 Rule

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Desktop, Clip-ons, Mobile phones: Mic’s are everywhere.

Remember the 2 Mic’s 1 Rule for Professional Safe Microphone use. The growing popularity of Video Chat, On-line Conferencing and Training has increased the need to work with Microphones for many people. New tech demands learning new skills. So let’s look at 2 types of Microphones you’re most likely to use and then… [Read more…] about 2 Mic’s 1 Rule

Lecterns & Podiums

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Stand on it? Stand behind it? Lean on it? Walk around it?

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Speakers, Lecterns and Podiums often appear together. Frequently, You may have the need or opportunity to work with Lecterns and Podiums. Fortunately, not at the same time.  You see, both the Lectern and the Podium are Speakers tools that you should learn to use. Your proper use of each one can enhance your impact with your audience. Now, Let’s see how you can… 
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Reading a Speech

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Reading a Speech is a Learnable Skill. 
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Jeff Bezos, the Founder of amazon, is Reading a Speech at a Princeton University Commencement Ceremony. Now up front, I must point out that many Speakers & Teachers advise against “Reading a Speech”. But for the moment, let’s watch & listen to him Read his speech. Afterwards, let’s identify the several teachable points that can benefit us in our future Presentations. And finally, I’ll share my thoughts on the subject of “Reading a Speech”. So, let’s begin….

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