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The tyranny of the "or"; the rapport of the "and"
What do say when you can't say "yes?" to someone? Try this new statement of empathy and see if you can avoid saying "No".
What do say when you can't say "yes?" to someone? Try this new statement of empathy and see if you can avoid saying "No".
Make it personal, warm and friendly
Use the "You" approach. Talk to your audience as individuals by involving them in your speech.
Use the "You" approach. Talk to your audience as individuals by involving them in your speech.
Speak in pictures, make your words come alive
Paint a picture in the minds of your audience to involve all their senses. They won't have time to go to sleep as you're so visual and kinesthetic in your speech.
Paint a picture in the minds of your audience to involve all their senses. They won't have time to go to sleep as you're so visual and kinesthetic in your speech.
Energy and enthusiasm is irresistible
One thing that makes boring presenters is the lack of energy or enthusiasm. Brighten up your presentations with bursts of life!
One thing that makes boring presenters is the lack of energy or enthusiasm. Brighten up your presentations with bursts of life!
The power of the pause
People often talk too fast and a good impression isn't made. Inject rhythm into your speech with a pause.
People often talk too fast and a good impression isn't made. Inject rhythm into your speech with a pause.
Lowering your pitch does the trick
Convey power, authority, confidence and presence with a lower pitch.
Convey power, authority, confidence and presence with a lower pitch.