Speaking for Impact Blog

Watch Janet Napolitano exemplify the Speaking Strength™ “Clarity”

Judy — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 11:00:32 +0000

There are ten top Speaking Strengths™ Watch Janet Napolitano exemplify the Speaking Strength “Clarity”

Categories: Authenticity, Clarity, Humor, Speaking Skills, Speaking Strengths(tm)

Tags: Authenticity, clarity, humor, public speaking skills, Speaking for impact, speaking strengths

Do you want to become leadership material?

Judy — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 11:00:25 +0000

If you want to lead and want that next promotion, you need to be a strong, high impact communicator. Three reports cited in the post are sobering evidence of this fact: The Center for Talent Innovation, The Center for Creative Leadership and a recent Microsoft Survey.

Categories: Speaking Skills, Speaking Strengths(tm), Why Speaking and Media Skills Matter

Tags: career advancment, collaboration, communication, confidence, executives, Speaking for impact

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The First Lady of Humor

Judy — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 11:14:46 +0000

Speaking for impact is a skill and each of us has, at our disposal, one or more natural Speaking Strengths we can hone to improve our impact. One of these is Humor. Watch this video for a charming example of the Speaking Strength® of humor. Note: you will need to be patient. This speaker – [...]

Categories: Humor, Speaking Strengths(tm)

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How to tell a good story

Judy — Fri, 23 May 2014 22:09:42 +0000

Good stories help speakers make an impact. People remember well-told stories.

Categories: Speaking Skills, Speaking Tips

Tags: Effective Speaking, How to Tell a Good Story, Impact, public speaking skills, Speaking for impact, Speaking Tips, Storytelling

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Alleviate Anxiety Tip #3: Breathe

admin — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 08:39:39 +0000

This is the third post in a three-part series focused on helping you alleviate anxiety before giving a presentation. When clients tell me they feel anxious prior to their remarks, or, as they jump into the opening of remarks, or, the need to rush “to get all the material” covered, I ask them about their [...]

Categories: Speaking Tips

Tags: anxiety, public speaking skills, Speaking for impact, Speaking Tips

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Alleviate Anxiety Tip #2: Support your Voice

admin — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 08:36:15 +0000

This is the second post in a three-part series focused on helping you alleviate anxiety before giving a presentation. Many people suffer from fear and anxiety about speaking in front of groups. This tip will ensure your voice quality is high on game day. Our voice specialist, Cynthia Bassham tells us that we do need [...]

Categories: Speaking Tips

Tags: anxiety, Presentation, presentation skills, Speaking Tips

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Alleviate Anxiety Tip #1: Energize your brain

Judy — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 08:00:51 +0000

This is the first post in a three-part series focused on helping you alleviate anxiety before giving a presentation. Many people suffer from fear and anxiety about speaking in front of groups. Did you know that you can reduce anxiety by nourishing your brain? You can. Fueling your brain will also reduce your fatigue and [...]

Categories: Speaking Skills, Speaking Tips

Tags: anxiety, mistakes to avoid, public speaking skills, Speaking Tips

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Connect with your audience

Judy — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 11:08:15 +0000

As you prepare for your next important meeting, consider how you will connect with your audience. By doing so, you will earn the audience’s attention and be afforded the opportunity to influence them. Consider Who is your audience and what do they care about? Why should this specific audience care what you have to [...]

Categories: Speaking Skills, Speaking Tips

Tags: audience, Speaking for impact, speaking tip, Speaking Tips

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Extra! Extra!

Judy — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 08:15:40 +0000

People who have the Speaking Strength(tm) make their point simply, instead of expecting the audience to decipher a complex message. Read tips on how to get to the point and make your message memorable.

Categories: Clarity, Speaking Strengths(tm), Speaking Tips, Uncategorized

Tags: audience, clarity, concise, Presentation, presentation skills, Presentations, Speaking for impact, speaking strengths, speaking tip, Speech

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