According his bestselling book, "Outliers", Malcolm Gladwell repeatedly mentions the "10,000-Hour Rule", claiming that the key to success in any field is, to a large extent, a matter of practicing a specific task for a total of around 10,000 hours How much stage time have you accumulated?

1. Focus on a Spot at the Back of the Wall To avoid feeling nervous, stare at the back of the wall and pretend the audience doesn't exist. Truth it, the quickest way to lose your audience is to ignore them. Instead, make eye contact with your audience members. This will help you create a de

The title of this post probably got you thinking, "What tool will help me create a powerful connection with my audience?" It's probably the reason you clicked on this post in the first place! Well, read on below to discover this tool: What Questions Pop into their Head? You should know what

If you viewing this post via email, then please click here to view it in your browser. 1. Listening is an Attitude of the Heart 2. Listen, Understand, Act 3. Listening is crucial to Learning 4. The World has a Shortage of Listeners 5. Listen to What's Not

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Note: If you are reading this post via email, then please click here to view it in your browser. In my role as an Assistant Adjunct Professor, I typically have each student present four speeches, including a self-introduction, demonstration, informative and persuasive speech.  Additionally,

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If you’re just getting started at Public Speaking, here are a few recommendations to make your road a little smoother. 1. Start small Do not try to speak in front of large audiences until you’ve had some experience.  Otherwise,...