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<title>Avish Parashar - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Avish Parashar is an experienced, innovative, energetic, and humorous speaker who uses his 15+ years of experience performing, directing and teaching improv comedy to deliver unique and refreshing presentations to a variety of audiences. Weaving together humorous stories, jokes, audience interaction, and improv comedy games, Avish keeps the audience engaged while imparting a key lesson: Planning is Important, but Improvising is Essential! No matter how well you plan, things will go wrong, surprises will arise, and the Universe will throw you a curveball. Your success and sanity are directly related to how you respond these challenges. By the end of ... ]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking Anxiety: What to Do When You Stress Out Days Before You Speak</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:08:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking anxiety affects many people at all levels of business. If public speaking fills you with dread, then you may find that an upcoming presentation can start to ruin your life even days before the event. Not only does this create unnecessary stress, but it also may paralyze you into inaction, thereby increasing the chances that your fears come true. If you want to succeed in your presentation, and improve the quality of your life, it is critical that you learn to control, or at least reduce, your anxiety levels in advance.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking Jobs That Let You Be Creative, Have Fun, and Make Money!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:01:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For some people, public speaking means fear, terror, and potential death. For others, public speaking means fun, excitement, and joy. If you fall into the second group, then this article will show you why you should stop looking for a speaking job from someone else, and start building your own speaking business.]]></description>
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<title>3 Reasons Why You Should Package Your Expertise Into an Awesome Presentation</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:18:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're in business for yourself, or someday hope to be, chances are that you have developed an expertise in some area. If so, then you should consider packaging that expertise up into an awesome presentation! Regardless of your speaking experience or aspirations, speaking is a great way to get your expertise out there.]]></description>
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<title>Market Research, Generosity, And the Curse of Bad Wine</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:58:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sometimes you can display a little selfishness and come out ahead. Usually though, the universe smacks you in the head when you forget to be generous. I sadly learned this lesson recently...]]></description>
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<title>How Come That Guy's Successful and I'm Not?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:15:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever seen someone who you know you are clearly superior to achieve more success than you? Do you ever ask yourself "how come that guy's successful and I'm not?" There is a good way and a way to ask this, and the difference lies in one simple bit of punctuation.]]></description>
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<title>6 Business Lessons We Can All Learn From Horror Movies</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:14:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's Halloween time, which means it's the perfect time to fire up some great horror movies. But did you know that you can learn a lot of business lessons from watching the stupid things characters in horror movies do? If not, then keep reading! Here are 6 business lessons we can all learn from horror movies.]]></description>
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<title>Don't Be Creepy</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:26:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A lot of "personal development" is not exactly rocket science. It's pretty fundamental stuff that a lot of people just happen to not do. Now, I am going to share with you something that may be the most basic, common-sense bit of advice I have ever said: don't be creepy!]]></description>
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<title>5 Reasons You Should Still Use a Funny Conference Speaker</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:55:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the current economic climate, conferences and conventions are focusing on using "content driven" speakers for their general session presentations. There is nothing wrong with a presentation filled with information, and nobody wants to hear a speaker spouting nothing but fluff, there is no reason they can't have fun while they learn!]]></description>
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<title>Is Your Politeness &quot;Automatic?&quot;</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:37:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Anyone can be polite and nice when things are all going great. They real trick is being polite no matter what, and the only way to do that is to make politeness an "automatic response." If it's not, then you're no better than a rude person on an elevator.]]></description>
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<title>How Will YOU Be Remembered?</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:48:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Recently the entertainment world, and frankly the entire world, was rocked by the deaths of Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. I am not going to comment about their careers or legacies (there are going to be plenty of websites, radio programs, and TV shows doing that). ]]></description>
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<title>4 Stupidly Annoying Gym Behaviors</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:05:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I am happy to say that so far this year, I have been pretty regularly getting to the gym. While it has been great for my health, the experience has lead me to repeatedly observe some stupid behaviors totally lacking in common courtesy that I just don't understand. Here are the five most egregious...]]></description>
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<title>Better Presentation Skills - Set Yourself Up to Win!</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:20:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you setting yourself up for failure or success as a speaker? The worst speaking gigs I have ever done failed long before I took the stage and said a word. They were doomed to fail somewhere in the setup stage.]]></description>
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<title>Better Presentation Skills - Don't Care Too Much About What Happens!</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:19:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Caring about your audience and how you do as a speaker is a good thing.  However, caring too much can be just as bad as not caring enough. By caring too much you actually reduce your ability to perform well. It sounds ironic, but the more importance you put on succeeding, the less likely you are to succeed.]]></description>
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<title>Better Presentation Skills - Don't &quot;Be a Speaker,&quot; Just Speak!</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:19:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In my experience, one of the biggest mistakes speakers make is to try to act like a "speaker." On some level, speaking is easy. You get in front of a group and start talking. However, to be a great speaker requires some information, practice, and work. Speaking is a skill like any other.]]></description>
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<title>Better Presentation Skills - Pay Attention to Your Audience!</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:19:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In my experience, regardless of training, there are some critical mistakes I see speakers make over and over. These mistakes prevent bad speakers from becoming good speakers, and good speakers from becoming great ones.]]></description>
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<title>Better Presentation Skills - Don't Rely on Technology and PowerPoint!</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:19:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In speaking, PowerPoint and visual aids have their place. They can engage an audience, make them laugh, or reinforce your points. However, most people use visual aids very poorly.]]></description>
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<title>Better Presentation Skills - It Doesn't Matter How Good You Are If People Can't Hear You!</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:19:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Speaking is easy. You open your mouth and talk. Speaking in a way that commands attention and respect is a whole other issue. In my experience, both the simplest area of improvement and the area which will provide the greatest return on investment is your vocal volume. Too many speakers with great information fail because they simply aren't loud enough.]]></description>
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<title>Better Presentation Skills - Are You Making This Speaking Mistake?</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:19:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On some level, speaking is easy. You get in front of a group and start talking. However, being a great speaker requires some information, practice, and work. Speaking is a skill like any other. It can be taught, it can be learned, and it can be improved.]]></description>
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<title>Better Presentation Skills - 7 Tips to Being a Funnier Speaker</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:16:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Humor can loosen up the audience, get them to like you, engage them, and actually improve the audiences learning and retention. Many people don't think they are funny, but by using the following seven tips you can add humor to any presentation.]]></description>
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<title>Better Presentation Skills - 7 Tips to Being Truly &quot;Authentic&quot;</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:09:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most common and best pieces of speaking advice you will ever hear is to "be authentic." Unfortunately, few people ever go on to explain how you can do that! Here are 7 simple tips you can use to make yourself more authentic in your next speech...]]></description>
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<title>Great Leadership Training Retreats - Get &quot;Buy-In&quot; in the First 10 Minutes of Your Next Retreat!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:08:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A great deal of planning goes into a successful leadership training retreat. Travel, lodging, food, agendas, content, etc. Isn't it a shame when after all that planning the audience shows up and doesn't seem to really care about what they are learning?  To make sure this doesn't happen to you, follow the five simple steps below at the start of your next presentation or retreat. The whole process can be done in about ten minutes, and will go a long way to making your next retreat great!]]></description>
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<title>Better Presentation Skills - 7 Tips to Being a Better Speaker 15 Minutes From Now!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:59:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being a great speaker takes lots of practice and can take years to develop. However, that won't help you if you have to do a presentation now! Here are seven tips you can apply in the fifteen minutes before you start your next speech to calm down, prepare, and set yourself up for a successful speech.]]></description>
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<title>Training Retreats - 7 Tips to Put Together a Great Leadership Training Retreat Presentation</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:28:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are presenting at a management or leadership training retreat, because you want to or because you are forced to, then use the following 7 tips to make your training retreat presentation a success!  A retreat is very different from an in-house training event. There is a social and fun element that should be present.]]></description>
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<title>Better Presentation Skills Through Improv Comedy</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:55:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you want to improve your presentation skills and be a great speaker? Then you should consider learning improvisational comedy!]]></description>
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<title>The Myth of the Overnight Success</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:13:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We all love real magical success stories. People who made it "overnight."  Real success much more often comes Persistent, commitment, hard work, and the ability to get up and keep going no matter what happens.  I learned that by watching the X-Files.]]></description>
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<title>The Ridiculousness That is &quot;Superman II&quot;</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1165240</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 16:25:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever re-watched a movie you loved as a kid, only to step back afterwards and say, "Hmmm, that is a lot sillier than I remember..."? For me, Superman II is just such a movie. In this article, I will point out just a few of the ridiculous things that occur in this movie (it could take a whole book to point them all out). ]]></description>
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<title>Success Lesson from Improv Comedy - Be Willing to Fail</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 09:40:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If there is one thing that holds people back, on stage or off, in business or in life, it is the fear of failure.  Using ideas from improv comedy, you can learn to overcome fear and take action in the face of failure. ]]></description>
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<title>Advice For IT Professionals - Keep Your Users In the Loop!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:13:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All businesses are relationship businesses. By simply keeping the user in the loop, you will be building the key relationship for your success. He or she may be upset, but they will be less upset than if you just ignored them (from their perspective).  ]]></description>
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<title>Is the Customer Really &quot;Always Right?&quot;</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:43:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["The customer is always right," is a nice pithy phrase, but by falling back on that little aphorism I think people end up missing the point. Here's a humorous look at customer service and the concept of the customer always being right. ]]></description>
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<title>Is Your IT Department a Cost Center or Profit Center?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:54:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most organizations view IT as a cost center; a necessary evil that paradoxically helps the business while taking focus away from the real business of making money. However, The more people in your organization who start to perceive IT as a profit center, the better off you'll be.]]></description>
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<title>Is Your Bad Luck Misfortune or Stupidity?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:28:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["Why does this always happen to me?" "Because you're stupid."   Harsh? Perhaps. But it may also be quite true. ]]></description>
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<title>Single on Valentine's Day - No Survival Guide Necessary!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:33:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It seems once Valentine's Day draws near, every website on the world wide web starts throwing around "single person survival guides." As a single person, I find this to be a ludicrous practice. A survival guide? Really, a "survival guide?" This is supposed to help? Survival guides are for desperate people lost in the wilderness, starving, freezing, and hunted by bears or zombies.  Apparently that's what me and my single brethren are to the non-single world: the metaphoric...]]></description>
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<title>3 Simple Ways to Get Great Rapport with Non-Technical Clients</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:21:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Knowing that we can't get rid of clients, the next step is figuring out how to manage the client relationship. The most important thing here is to remember that being right is not enough! Too often technical professionals fall back on the logic that they are the experts, so the users should do whatever they tell them to.  A simple shift in thinking can help make your life easier. If you make creating rapport with your clients a priority, you will not only...]]></description>
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<title>There Must be Some Misunderstanding - Of These Lyrics!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:24:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyday, everywhere you go, seemingly intelligent people will sing along to any song with a catchy tune while at the same time being oblivious to what they are actually singing about.  I'm not talking about when you sing the wrong words, but rather when you sing the right words without paying attention to what you are actually saying. This is a recipe for disaster. If you don't pay attention to the entire picture, you may find yourself doing some very stupid things. ]]></description>
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<title>Thanksgiving Humor - Rain on My Parade - Please!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:30:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I'll admit it, I don't get parades. They bore the heck out of me. Maybe it's because I'm more of a "doer" than a "watcher," but I can think of few less interesting ways to spend an afternoon. If my life were made into an existential play by Sartre, my Waiting Room would be on the streets of Manhattan watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. ]]></description>
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<title>Halloween Humor - The Twisted Trick of Tacky Treats!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:36:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's Halloween time, and that means candy! Or at least it should mean candy, but some people will inevitably try to resist the pull of sweets and give out alternative treats. This can be very, very treacherous territory. Here then are a few guidelines to help you make your Halloween decisions easier.  ]]></description>
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<title>Halloween Humor - Get Dressed to Thrill!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:17:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Halloween is upon us! As an adult, I am assuming you are not going trick or treating, but you may find yourself invited to a Halloween costume party. If you plan to attend one you will need a costume. Picking one can be a high stress activity, but have no fear! It's really quite simple. You have three basic costume options when it comes to dressing up for Halloween. The main points of each are outlined below so you can decide what approach you want to take this year.]]></description>
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<title>Stop Whining - Age is a Just Number!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:23:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This year I turned thirty-four. By any standard, thirty-four is a rather unremarkable year. There's no "On Your 34th Birthday" greeting card from Hallmark. My insurance rates stay depressingly the same.  I can already drink, drive, and vote (not at the same time, of course!) However, in my own slightly confused mind, one big change did happen - I made the official move from "early thirties" to "mid-thirties."]]></description>
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<title>How Many Employees Does it Take to Change a Dollar?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:58:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Saying "yes, and" is a very powerful way of flowing with the unexpected, improving relationships, and moving your life forward. Saying "yes, but" keeps you argumentative, negative, and stuck where you are. I have also realized that saying "no" or "yes, but" can make you look like a buffoon. ]]></description>
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<title>Key to Success - Focus on the Next Step!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2007 11:48:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Losing momentum is going to absolutely keep you from achieving the things you would like in life. It's not enough to start- you must follow through to the end. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do when you find yourself losing momentum and procrastinating.]]></description>
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<title>5 Tips for Business Success from the World of Improvisational Comedy</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:43:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[By applying the same principles that lead to success on an improv stage, business owners can maximize their productivity, reduce their stress, and flow with the unexpected changes that inevitably occur.]]></description>
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<title>Ignore the Rules, Master the Principles</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:21:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Too often people either try to slavishly adhere to rules or flippantly disregard them. The way to true success is to understand the rule but focus on mastering the form and principles.]]></description>
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<title>Assume Success</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:11:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you are about to embark on a new task, do you "assume success" or do you "assume failure"?]]></description>
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<title>Speaking Success - Does Your Audience Care?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:57:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here is an unfortunate secret when it comes to giving great presentations - your audience doesn't care about you, they only care about what's in it for them!
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<title>Be Your Own Sounding Board</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2007 11:26:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the drawbacks to the solitary lifestyle of the home office worker is the lack of colleagues to brainstorm with. When a problem arises, we are left to our own devices to come up with creative solutions. The ability to generate new ideas and solutions is very important in any endeavor. ]]></description>
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<title>Kick Yourself Out of Your Comfort Zone</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:54:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the great things about teaching improv comedy is that I get to see people stretch themselves and do things they never thought possible. For most people, improv comedy is out of their comfort zone. Watching a person step out of their comfort zone and gradually (or sometimes even rapidly) expand their comfort zone is a wonderful thing.]]></description>
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<title>Lesson From Improv Comedy-Make Your Success Automatic!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:50:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why are there some things that come easily to us and some that we struggle with? Don't cop out on me here and say, "some people are born with certain gifts." The real difference is that for some things in our lives we have conditioned ourselves to react automatically to things. That is, we don't think about our response, we just respond in a powerful way.]]></description>
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<title>Doing Things &quot;Your Way&quot;-Have Fun Now!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:26:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most people, tend to look for external occasions to experience the peaks in life. Realize that if there is something you want to do, then do it! If you are wistful for a time gone by, then do what you can to recapture it. Don't wait for a "special occasion" - it may never come. ]]></description>
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<title>The Key to Dealing With Change - Focus on the Only Thing You Can Control</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:58:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most of the disappointment, anger, and frustration people feel is when they do or say something and expect something specific to happen. When that thing doesn't happen, their desire for control kicks in and they get all out of whack. When that response doesn't come, just be prepared to let go, flow, and react to it the best you can.]]></description>
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<title>Networking For People Who Hate Sales and Networking!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:53:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Personally, I can trace much of my success to relationships I have developed over the years. Other people can be a tremendous resource in terms of contacts, knowledge, and experience. Unfortunately, many people in the world have no idea what "networking" is. They seem to believe that networking is about getting as much as possible from other people as quickly as possible. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind to make sure you get the most out of your networking.]]></description>
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<title>Achieve Satisfaction by Being Courageous!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:41:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone is looking for satisfaction and fulfillment. The challenge many, many people face is that they don't know what they want!]]></description>
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<title>Want to Succeed? Take a Look at the People Around You!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:38:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We all have people in our lives who try to be helpful and give us advice. Just make sure that the advice you are taking is congruent with what you want to achieve-]]></description>
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<title>Attention Vs Intention - The Key to Achieving More</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:09:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to staying in the moment, the key is to understand the difference between where your attention is and where your intention is.     From the dictionary:    Attention: Concentration of the mental powers upon an object; a close or careful observing or listening.    Intention: Course of action that one plans on following.]]></description>
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<title>Little Steps Can Lead to Big Change</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:04:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Too often, we try to fix everything all at once and do things perfectly on our first try. However, by taking small steps and focusing on one thing at a time, you will find yourself improving much more effectively.]]></description>
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<title>Walk Your Talk!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:02:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If we all started applying the advice we give to others to our own lives, we would all be much happier, healthier, and more successful.]]></description>
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<title>Stay in the Moment and Double Your Productivity</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:00:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Staying in the moment is one the most powerful things an improv comedy performer can do. It is also one of the most amazing things you can do to be more connected and more effective in any task or endeavor.]]></description>
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<title>Lesson From Improv Comedy - Be Persistent!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:07:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the fast paced, quickly changing world of improv comedy, talking about persistence can sound very odd. Improv is described as "disposable theater," (as soon as a game is done, it's gone) so what does that have to do with persistence? A few things, actually.]]></description>
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<title>Lesson From Improv Comedy - Be Willing to Fail</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:36:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The key to success in any area of life, improv comedy or otherwise, is to be willing.  Willing to do what? Many things, actually. This article will cover the most important "willingness" you must have to achieve success:]]></description>
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<title>Zen and the Art of Improvisation</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:18:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When most people see improv comedians perform (at least good ones), they are dazzled by the wit and cleverness that they see. This style of observation is one of the most destructive obstacles to getting more people involved in improvisation-Improv comedy is not about being clever, witty, or funny. It is really about being in the moment, being honest, and being yourself.]]></description>
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<title>Creativity is Hard Work!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 10:43:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People who consider themselves uncreative believe that some people just are creative, and that they have the ability to just go off into a room somewhere and emerge a few hours later with new brilliant ideas. Here's the big secret of creativity: Creativity is hard work!]]></description>
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<title>Better Relationships Through Improv Comedy!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 10:09:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Valentine's Day is coming up, so this seems like a good time to share some ideas on how to use improv comedy to be a good "Valentine." ]]></description>
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<title>Write Better and Faster Using Your Creativity...</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 10:03:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When writing, the blank page (or, these days, the screen) can be the most daunting thing in the world. Whether you are writing an article, essay, term paper, short story, screenplay, or novel, staring at emptiness knowing that you have to fill it all by yourself is overwhelming. However, if you know how to tap your creative flow then filling pages can be a very simple task.]]></description>
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<title>The Creative Planning Method In Action</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:40:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Imagine that someone came to you and said, 'I will give you a step-by-step plan for achieving all of your dreams.' Would you like to see that plan? Of course you would, and now you can generate that plan yourself!]]></description>
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<title>Lesson From Improv comedy: One Step Away From Innovation</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:32:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's easy to get comfortable with successful ideas that work. However, if you are willing to push yourself into new territory, you may find some amazing innovations.]]></description>
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<title>Success Lessons From a Visit to the Eye Doctor</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:18:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A simple trip to the eye doctor turns into a valuable lesson on complacency.]]></description>
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<title>Build Your &quot;Creativity Muscle&quot; with Word Associations!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:11:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Word associations is the first creativity building exercise. 

Word associations is what I consider to be the first creativity building exercise. It's actually a simple improv comedy drill. ]]></description>
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<title>The Powerful Difference Between Saying &quot;Yes And&quot; and &quot;Yes But&quot;</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:58:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As people, we are far more conditioned to argue and dig our heels in than we are to accept and work together with others. By simply saying "yes and" instead of "yes but," we can open ourselves up to others and improve our teamwork and communication.]]></description>
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<title>Tips for Better Brainstorming</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:30:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The most direct application of creativity is brainstorming. Here are some simple techniques to maximize your brainstorming efforts.]]></description>
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<title>Talk Less, Listen More</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:23:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[he simple key to working well with others is to listen more and talk less. This is also one of the hardest...]]></description>
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<title>Say &quot;Yes And&quot; to Yourself and Move Forward Towards Your Goals</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:21:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The concept of saying 'yes and' instead of 'yes but' is a powerful communication tool. However, it can be applied not just to how you interact with others, but also to how you interact with yourself.]]></description>
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<title>Generating Ideas: Everything is a Starting Point</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:07:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A great mentality to have is to treat every idea as just a starting point. This is true whether you the ideas are yours or someone else's. Once you can do this, you become more resourceful and a much better team member. 
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<title>Better Sales Through Improv Comedy</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:06:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the world of sales, where scripts and canned presentations seem the norm, does improvisation ever belong? Of course it does!]]></description>
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<title>Improve Your Communication By Simply Paying Attention</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:55:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The simplest, fastest, and best way to work with someone and make them feel valued is to pay attention to them. ]]></description>
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<title>Tap Your Creativity by Bypassing Your Inner Filters</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:47:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In terms of creativity our own inner "filters" are what keep us unwilling to express and explore our inner ideas. The key to being creative is to bypass those filters.]]></description>
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<title>Trusting Yourself: The Key to Trusting Others</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:28:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A primary reason we don't trust others is that we are afraid of how their letting us down will impact our lives. By trusting yourself, you can open yourself up to trust others.]]></description>
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<title>Get Your Body Moving to Increase Your Creativity</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:12:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The mind and the body are connected. Not just physically in the body, but in performance as well. A super key to increasing creativity is to get the body moving.]]></description>
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<title>Access Your Creativity by Not Thinking</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:11:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why do people have trouble coming up with new creative ideas? Quite simply, because they think too much. 
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<title>Lesson from Improv Comedy - Keep Your Goals in Perspective</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 10:56:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Goals are tricky things. They can be wonderful and motivating, but without the right mindset you can get caught up and lose sight of the big picture.]]></description>
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<title>Lesson from Improv Comedy - Planning vs. Procrastination</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 10:43:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Planning is important and vital to success, but over-planning, or procrastination disguised as planning, can be deadly to any endeavor.]]></description>
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<title>Leap Before You Look!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 10:39:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While traditional wisdom dictates that you "look before you leap," sometimes doing the reverse can be just what you need to achieve your goals.]]></description>
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<title>Lesson from Improv Comedy: Be Secure in Who You Are</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 10:32:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A key attitude in being able to perform improv comedy is confidence and "self-security". The same attitude can lead to success in every area of life.]]></description>
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<title>Lesson from Improv Comedy - Be Courageous!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:35:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Real progress, whether it is on an improv comedy stage or in your own business, career, or life is going to come from embracing fearful moments and moving forward.]]></description>
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<title>Lesson from Improv Comedy: Be Yourself!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:32:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most powerful lessons an improv comedy performer will ever learn is to be himself. In the real world, if you are not being yourself then you are doing a disservice to yourself and everyone around you.]]></description>
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<title>The Affect of Worry on Productivity</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:24:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In an odd sort of way, worrying about an impending situation makes us feel we have a certain degree of control. Worry does nothing. Actually, worry does worse than nothing: it decreases our ability to do well.
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<title>Lessons from Improv Comedy: Failure and Success</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:15:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although we should all strive to succeed, the key is in how we define failure and success. Just because we don't get our desired outcome doesn't mean we have to feel like failures.
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<title>Life Lessons from the Greatest Swordsman Who Ever Lived</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:10:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Only by accepting the reality of death could a samurai in feudal Japan do his best. In the same way, once you embrace the possibility of failure, the fear of failure loses its hold over you.]]></description>
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<title>Put Fear In Perspective</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:08:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While fear can be very useful to us, it can also get wildly out of perspective, and, in those instances, fear can limit us. ]]></description>
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<title>Life: The Ultimate Improvisation</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:52:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most people have a fear of improvising or going "off-script." What's amazing about this fear is that everyone does it already anyway. Life, after all, is the ultimate improvisation.]]></description>
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<title>Ask Better Questions to Control Your Focus</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:49:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What you focus on is determined by the questions you ask yourself. The very broad standpoint of 'what's good about this?' vs. 'what's bad about this?' can make a huge difference in your energy from moment to moment.]]></description>
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<title>Lesson from Improv Comedy: Have More Fun!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:45:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most powerful ways to improve the quality of your work, relationships, and life, is to have more fun. Find a way to have fun at whatever you are doing, and not only will you enjoy it more, but you will also produce a higher quality of work.]]></description>
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<title>Anyone Can Do Anything</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:35:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's a simple fact: it might take time, but everyone can gain the ability to do just about anything. It's just a matter of paying the price.]]></description>
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<title>The Power of Focus!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:32:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Our focus on a moment to moment basis has a huge impact on the quality of our work, relationship, and lives.  Depending on what we choose to focus on, the exact same situation can have many meanings.]]></description>
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<title>Control Your Focus to Maximize Your Energy</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:24:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your goal, if you want to perform at a maximum level, should be to free up as much of your energy as possible. The way to do this is to control your focus.]]></description>
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<title>Use the &quot;Hobby Mentality&quot; to Have More Fun at Work</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:18:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you can apply the same attitude you take with your hobbies to your work, you will easily find your level of fun and enjoyment going up.]]></description>
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<title>Stop Talking-Start Learning</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2006 13:50:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Keeping an empty and open mind is vital when interacting with others. Most of the time however, people tend to be more interested in showing what they know than they are in learning. A Zen story may help demonstrate the why and how of "emptying your cup."
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<title>How to Use Gibberish to Engage Your Audience as a Speaker</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 18:33:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Speaking is an art form, and the ability to keep an audience engaged (and awake!) is critical to the speaker. A powerful way to do that is to vary your volume, pitch, and speed. Using an improv comedy exercise and the made-up language of "gibberish" can help you master the skills of vocal variety.]]></description>
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<title>Outside-In Confidence for Public Speaking</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 10:19:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking can be nerve-racking. However, if you are speaking in front of a group, regardless of how or why you got there, you are an expert. To command the audiences attention, you must project confidence, even if you have none. This article will show you how.]]></description>
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<title>The Secrets of &quot;Watchability&quot; for Speakers</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2006 13:32:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The most important trait a speaker can have is "watchability." Unfortunately, it is also the most elusive and indefinable. This article will help you understand what watchability is and how you can develop it.]]></description>
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<title>How to Achieve Your Goals and Be Happy Doing It</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2006 13:22:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Goals can be amazingly powerful things, but used improperly, they can also leads to failure and depression. This article presents a slightly different view of goal-setting and success.]]></description>
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<title>Improv Comedy for Speakers</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2005 12:36:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how to use fundamental ideas from Improvisational Comedy to be a better, more engaging, more confident, and more dymanic speaker.]]></description>
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