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61The Ten Biggest Public Speaking Myths and How to Bust Them!
President John F. Kennedy said, "The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie -- deliberate, contrived and dishonest, but the myth, persistent, persuasive, and unrealistic. Belief in myths allows the comfort of opinion without the...
47Three Public Speaking No-No's You Definitely Want to Avoid
When you present, it's better to learn in advance what behaviors you should avoid so that your presentations progress smoothly. One powerful way to learn is from other people's mistakes. So, learn from our mistakes. Here are three speaking...
43Preparation Is 75% of Any Good Presentation
Some people have a fear of not being prepared. This fear, unlike generalized fears, can be eliminated by good preparation. Here are three preparation strategies that will lead to successful presentations. ...
58How to Recover When Your Mind Goes Blank While Giving a Presentation
Allan Misch: Often, mind blanks cause the inexperienced speaker to panic and become anxious. So make sure you have a powerful tool to minimize any damage to your program and your psyche that mind blanks may...
56Dear Allan and Allan: Answers to Four Public Speaking Questions
Dear Allan and Allan, I have been offered a new position at a company where I really would like to work. The only problem is this position would require me to give lots of presentations. I am just not...
55How to Develop Rapport After You're Introduced
You've done your homework. You know your audience and what they need. You've prepared and rehearsed. You know your presentation. You're waiting for your introducer to finish the introduction that you've written for her. Now it's action time! It's...
61Grow your Business by Speaking to the Needs of your Audience
Kathie is a financial planner. She consulted with Allan Kaufman on how she could stand out from all other financial planners. Allan suggested that she identify a niche audience and customize her subject...
58Why Bother with Public Speaking – It is Not Worth It
Hey, public speaking is not for everyone! Let's face it; some of us are born with silver spoons in our mouths. We are natural born orators. Is this true or is it a myth? We suspect it is a...
45Personalize your Humor in your Presentations for Impact
People like hearing funny stories. They like hearing what seem at first to be true stories. Then when you hit them with the punch line, you've got them. To be especially effective, we recommend using personal...
40Focus on your Speaking Strengths
When it comes to public speaking, focus on your strong areas. By focusing on your strong qualities, you will build confidence in yourself. Your audience will concentrate on your strengths and perhaps not notice your areas that may need...
