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Public Speaking: Presentation Software

Last week I posted a blog about using audio visual in your public speaking presentations.  I deliberately left presentation software out of it, because I feel it deserves a separate post all on its own. I think we all know a bad presentation when we see one.  Despite that, it’s easy to fall into the […]

Public Speaking: Tools – Audio Visual

There are a couple things to keep in mind when speaking to large groups.  Usually, you’ll be set up with a microphone.  Just like the rest of your session, preparation is important.  Get to the venue early enough to allow you to familiarize yourself with the sound system, and test it to make sure it […]

Public Speaking: Body Language, Pt. 2

There are a couple additional points I wanted to discuss around body language and appearance.  Last time, we looked at gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact.  The first thing I’d like to look at today is your general appearance. The way you look says a lot about you, and communicates volumes about your subject.  It’s […]

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