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Articles Tagged ‘Public speaking mistakes’

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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Present With Purpose

To ensure a successful presentation every time, presenters should start by developing a clear, concise purpose statement. The purpose statement serves two important roles. It helps keep you focused and on track as you develop the presentation. It also helps your audience focused on your message from the get-go. Before you present: Clarifying the purpose …
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