Author: Graeme Goodings

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Public Speaking Quick Tips #13

  Practice is vital if you want to be a good public speaker, but can you over practice?     The three key words in Public Speaking are Practice, Practice, Practice. But is there a situation where you can have over-prepared? TRANSCRIPT; Can you Over-Prepare for a Talk? When asked about how to become a good…
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Public Speaking Tips #12 Dealing with Nerves

  Even after all these years public speaking I still get nervous. So how do you learn to change that nervous energy into positive energy?   TRANSCRIPT: A question I’m almost always asked during my public speaking workshops is “How long did it take to overcome your fear of public speaking?” The answer invariably shocks…
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Public Speaking Tip #11 – Lecture versus Conversation. Which do you prefer?

Lecture versus Conversation. Which is the best way to communicate ? Public Speaking is no different, so make it conversational.  

Public Speaking Tip #10 – How Important is it?

We’ve reached number ten in Public Speaking Tips and I’ve been reminded that many people think that learning to be a good public speaker/ communicator isn’t really necessary. That thinking couldn’t be further from the truth. Let me tell you why.

Public Speaking Tip #9 – Why Should the Audience Care?

If you’re not passionate about your subject why should the audience become invested ?