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Public Speaking Book Review: "The Shortcut to Persuasive Presentations" by Larry Tracy
Tom Antion

I'm amazed by Larry Tracy. Larry was an accomplished speaker before I even started. He has the uncanny ability to meet you, learn a few things about you and give a PERFECT introduction as if he'd known you for years. . . . keep reading

Public Speaking: How I Became A Writer
Tom Antion

I've always loved books and learning. My dad was a great influence on this. At 10 years old in the early 1900's he would shine shoes to get money to order electrical engineering courses from the American School. . . . keep reading

Public Speaking: So You Want to Work with Speakers Bureaus?
Andrea H. Gold

You have heard about those establishments called "speakers bureaus." You want to succeed in your professional speaking and you've heard stories -- about how some speakers have gotten all types of wonderful work through bureaus. . . . keep reading

Public Speaking: Unlock Your Creativity with Brain Science
Doug Stevenson

The worst speaking experience I ever had was in front of 450 witnesses. What made it memorable, for all the wrong reasons, was that I was out of control. . . . keep reading

Amazing Public Speaking: What is Motivational Speaking -- Part Two
Doug Stevenson

In this article, I'll discuss three critical components of motivational speaking. These three components also apply to leadership. . . . keep reading

Public Speaking: What is Motivational Speaking -- Part One
Doug Stevenson

I've been giving speeches for 18 years now. After hundreds of speeches in front of all kinds of audiences large and small, I made a shift: I stopped focusing on content and started focusing on meaning. . . . keep reading

Public Speaking: Seven Presentation Skills Tips from a Professional Speaker
Doug Stevenson

Have you ever been giving a speech, and you see "screen saver eyes" staring back at you? If so, you've lost connection with your audience. The following tips will help you connect with any audience, any time. . . . keep reading

Public Speaking: Storytelling -- A Leadership Development Tool
Doug Stevenson

As the waiters cleared the dessert plates from the banquet tables, Joanne, the VP of Sales, stepped to the podium and began the annual meeting. The CEO, Jeff Carlson, could feel the heat building under his collar. . . . keep reading

Public Speaking: Sell Yourself with A Story
Doug Stevenson

Art, a medium sized business owner, recently invested a small fortune to sponsor a dinner at a high-level industry summit. . . . keep reading

Public Speaking: The Story Theater Method -- Storytelling Technology for Business Presentations
Doug Stevenson

For 10 seconds I was blind. As my vision returned, I could barely see past the first row because of the stage lights. It was full of people staring at me. . . . keep reading

Public Speaking: Speak the Unspoken Language of Connection
Doug Stevenson

The most successful speakers speak an unspoken language. It is the language of emotion and spirit. When someone speaks this language, they are said to have "presence." . . . keep reading

Public Speaking: The Number One Secret to Confident Speaking
Doug Stevenson

Are you a co-dependent speaker? Do you watch your audience members' faces for reactions while you're speaking, attributing subversive meanings to their body language? . . . keep reading

Public Speaking: Speakers Bureau Definitions
Dottie Walters

Public Speaking and Speakers Bureau Repeat Business: Same client wants speaker for MORE bookings. . . . keep reading

Amazing Public Speaking: What to Say to a Speakers Bureau
Dottie Walters

Amazing Public Speaking: We suggest that you call the speakers bureaus close to your speaking location, find out which ones in that geographical area are a match, then invite the appropriate ones to come and showcase your program. . . . keep reading

Public Speaking: Possible Bureau Requirements
Dottie Walters

Bureaus are independent businesses. All bureaus do not offer these services. Rates vary. . . . keep reading

Public Speaking: Suggestions For Working With Speakers Bureaus
Dottie Walters

Speakers' bureaus do not book FREE or LOW FEE speakers. They make their living by booking experienced, professional paid speakers for their clients. . . . keep reading

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