by Guila Muir info@guilamuir.com The actual answer to this question, based upon many studies and years of research, is “it depends.” How Smiling Helps The act of smiling changes our brain chemistry for the better. An authentic smile can: Boost mood and confidence by increasing serotonin, norepinephrine and endorphins. Lower heart rate, and Reduce anxiety. …
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Does Smiling Help or Hurt Presenters?
Five Words to Persuade Your Audience
Even when you “just” deliver data, you want people to use it, potentially to do things differently or better. Certain words persuade people more effectively than others. Since 1961, expert speakers have identified several words as the most persuasive in the English language. My challenge to you: Try integrating a couple of these into your …
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3 Words to Weaken Your Presentation
I’m here with some good news for most presenters—along with some cautions you’ve probably never thought about. The Good News: “Ums” Won’t Kill You Speakers, don’t worry so much about using fillers like “um” and “uh. ” These only become problematic when other distracting factors are in play. Your audience will only notice your “ums” …
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