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Public Speaking Tip #28 The Ear not the Eye

Writing for the ear is vastly different to writing for the eye. Keep this in mind when writing a speech.   TRANSCRIPT; As a young journalist an old news editor of mine once said remember radio news isn’t like reading from a news paper. If you misunderstand a paper story you can re-read the section…
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Public Speaking Tip #27 The Setup

Preparation for giving a speech doesn’t end until you’ve checked out the venue. Fail to do that and you could be headed for disaster. TRANSCRIPT: No amount of preparation will be enough if you aren’t familiar with the venue where you are speaking. Walking in cold is a sure way to push your nerve levels…
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Public Speaking tip #26 Personality Type

What role does your personality play in public speaking? Is it better to have an extroverted or introverted personality? The answer might surprise you. Green Eyed Monster Audio · Graeme Goodings Public Speaking Tip 26 Personality Type   TRANSCRIPT: What role does your personality play in public speaking – Well frankly it can make or…
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Public Speaking Tip #25 Video Conferencing

Addressing an unseen audience is a whole new ballgame. What can you do to maintain contact? Green Eyed Monster Audio · Graeme Goodings Public Speaking Tip No. 25 Video Conferencing TRANSCRIPT: One of the most unnerving talks I‘ve ever had to give came only recently. I’d been asked to address a group of about 300…
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Public Speaking tip #24 – The Heckler

The talk is going brilliantly – then a heckler starts interjecting. What do you do? Green Eyed Monster Audio · Graeme Goodings Public Speaking Tip 24 The Heckler TRANSCRIPT: One of the big fears in public speaking is the fear of being interrupted by a heckler. You’ve done all the hard work prepared perfectly, the…
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