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<title>Lisa Braithwaite - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Lisa Braithwaite works with individuals to uncover their challenges and build their strengths in presenting themselves confidently as speakers. Before launching the public speaking coaching business, she worked in the nonprofit sector in Santa Barbara for sixteen years as an advocate, educator and trainer, creating and implementing programs, curricula, and training materials for nonprofit organizations. Her areas of expertise include adult learning principles, communication skills development and gender equity issues. In 2003, Lisa was honored with the Louise Lowry Davis award for co-founding the nonprofit organization Body Electric. The award is named for a local pioneer in women's sports. She ... ]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Doing the Bare Minimum</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:12:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I drove by a neighborhood breakfast place the other day and felt a sense of sadness. We had given this restaurant several chances, but every time we went there, the food and service were just mediocre. Nothing special. The same old thing that half a dozen restaurants within a half mile were also doing.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - 10 Ways to Transition to Your Next Idea</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:36:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's as important to plan your transitions as it is to plan the rest of your presentation. Clear transitions help the audience stay focused (and awake) and process your material. They're like links in a chain that keep your presentation cohesive and organized.]]></description>
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<title>Toys and Candy - A Speaker's Best Friends</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:32:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of my favorite things to do in a presentation is to put out toys and candy. If the presentation is an hour or shorter in length, or less interactive like a keynote, I might just put individually wrapped hard candy on the seats or pass around a tin at the beginning. Candy is a small and inexpensive gift to your audience that can perk people up and let them know that you're thinking about their comfort.]]></description>
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<title>Know What You're Saying and Why</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:09:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Does anyone know what a laundry list is? Me neither. I think I saw one in a museum exhibit last year, but I'm not sure.]]></description>
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<title>What's the Purpose of Your Presentation?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:48:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There's one simple step to ensure that your presentation stays focused and clear. Get your objective in place and the rest will follow.]]></description>
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<title>Enthusiasm, Not Perfection</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:44:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Passion and enthusiasm for your topic are worth more than a thousand techniques. Connect with the audience and you'll motivate them to take action, whether or not you're a "perfect" presenter.]]></description>
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<title>9 Things a Home Shopping Show Can Teach You About Public Speaking</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:52:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you want to see a real public speaking pro at work? Watch a few minutes of a home shopping channel.]]></description>
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<title>Worried About the Economy? Get Out and Speak!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:32:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here's an understatement: the uncertainty of our current economy is making people tense. As an entrepreneur, you might be a little more anxious than those who are getting a regular paycheck. You're independent, self-reliant and self-motivated, but the feeling of not having control in times like these can lead to worry and stress about keeping your business strong and profitable.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - You've Finished Early - Now What?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:44:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Speakers worry about running out of time, but what happens when you finish too early? How do you ensure finishing close to the end of your time, but not so early that you leave people wondering what they missed?]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Spice Up Your Presentation With Storytelling</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:18:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the best ways to get your audience's attention right from the beginning and keep it is with storytelling. Follow these tips for telling a story and you'll find your audience sitting impatiently on the edge of their seats, anticipating the exceptional presentation to come.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Don't Victimize Your Audience With Criminal PowerPoint</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:40:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We all feel victimized by bad PowerPoint presentations: We are prisoners of too much text, too many bullet points, the speaker reading from the slides, the speaker standing in the dark while the screen is illuminated, and charts and graphs that are so small they are unreadable. So why it is that when you are responsible for creating the slideshow, you perpetrate the exact same crimes against your audience?   You may complain about the evils of PowerPoint, but if you haven't learned alternative options, you will be doomed to repeat the same mistakes.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Three Surprising Tips to Improve Your Presentations</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:26:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You've all heard the advice to get to know your audience, make eye contact, don't say "um," check your equipment, and similar public speaking techniques to make your presentations as powerful as they can be. These are great tips, and you'll hear them over and over, but I've got some lesser-known suggestions for you today that will benefit you and your audience as much as more common advice.   ]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Who Is Your True, Authentic Self?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 08:20:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Each of us has something unique and special to bring to our speaking engagements. It's how you connect with your audience and make your presentation about them that's most important. Knowing who you are -- and who you aren't -- keeps you honest, authentic, and accessible to your audience. You're perfect just the way you are!]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - What's Confidence and How Do I Get It?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:43:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You don't have to be confident to appear confident, but the beauty of this mental and physical practice is that the more you appear confident to others, the more your confidence will grow for real. When you believe in yourself and believe in your message, your audience will, too.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Give Value or Go Home</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:58:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The only way your audience will remember your message is if you give them real value. Determine what is relevant and useful to them. Show them how to apply the information and how to continue using your content long after the presentation is over.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Tough Topics, Tough Audiences</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:06:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Audience members can be uncomfortable, defensive, offensive, or ignorant. They can also be receptive, responsive and grateful for your expertise. Follow these tips to get past audience resistance by meeting them where they are.]]></description>
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<title>Six Ways to Achieve Your Resolutions Through Public Speaking</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:54:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most New Year's resolutions are about health, fitness, money management, time management and ending bad habits like smoking. And more than half of people who make resolutions have given up by summer. However, "people who explicitly make resolutions are 10 times more likely to attain their goals than people who don't explicitly make resolutions.]]></description>
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<title>When There's no Time to Prepare - Tips for Speaking off the Cuff</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:10:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Speaking at the last minute can be a nerve-wracking experience. With a few moments to pull yourself together and make some pertinent notes, your last-minute speech can be genuine, natural, succinct, and meaningful, as though you had plenty of time to prepare.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Treat Your Audience With Respect</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:47:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Imagine yourself as an audience member. You've paid big money to learn the secrets of your favorite guru. You've read the guru's books, subscribed to his newsletter, and you read his blog daily. Now you have the opportunity to learn from him in person at his highly-publicized weekend seminar.]]></description>
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<title>Three Tips for Promoting Your Business Through Public Speaking</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 16:22:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking is a fun, free and easy way to promote your business that's not limited to giving speeches. Learn how to make the most of your public speaking opportunities. ]]></description>
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<title>Your Media Moment - Give a Successful Interview</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:37:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The phone rings. It's a journalist who wants to ask you a few questions for a story she's writing. You, flattered, take the call and flub your way through the interview, because off the top of your head, you can't remember your elevator pitch or a single talking point about your business or product.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - How to Handle Audience Q&amp;A</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:46:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Planning out your question and answer period as carefully as the rest of your presentation will ensure that your audience walks away with exactly the message you intend for them.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - What if My Mind Goes Blank?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:00:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Preparation and organization are the secret to making sure you'll never lose your place while giving a presentation.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Creative Visuals the Old-School Way</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:42:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Low- or no-tech flip charts and props are just as effective as high-tech presentation aids like PowerPoint. Try something new - go old-school!]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - What Makes You Unique?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007 09:45:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why copy other speakers when you have so many unique and wonderful qualities yourself? Embrace your uniqueness and be yourself - your audience will thank you!]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Tips for Putting Your Best Voice Forward</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 12:11:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your voice is your most important public speaking tool. Learn to use it effectively for the most impact on your audience.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking Anxiety - Everyone Is Judging Me</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2007 13:21:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People fear scrutiny of their flaws more than they fear actual public speaking. Reframe the way you perceive your audience and put your audience's needs first, and you will find that fears of your own failure take a back seat.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Apply Adult Learning Principles For More Effective Training</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:17:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Adults have special needs as learners, revolving around self-directed inquiry and keeping content relevant to their personal experiences. Follow these tips to give your workshop participants the most effective learning environment.]]></description>
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<title>The Power of the Mind: Reduce Your Fear of Public Speaking</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:43:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how to use the power of your mind to change the way you feel about public speaking. The mind is a powerful tool that can be retrained to reduce your public speaking fear and anxiety.]]></description>
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<title>Successful Public Speaking: Interact With Your Audience</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:23:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking is a dialogue between you and your audience. Keep the dialogue from turning into a monologue by incorporating interaction into your presentation. It keeps your audience energized, engaged, and wanting to hear more; it puts the speaker in touch with the audience's interests and needs. Most of all, it creates a partnership between the audience and the speaker and fosters the perfect environment for mutual learning.]]></description>
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<title>Eye Contact at a Glance - Make a Connection With Your Audience</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2006 15:40:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Making eye contact while speaking to a group may be one of the most difficult aspects of giving a presentation. To many people, eye contact is an intimate act - almost like touching someone. And to reach out and touch a stranger - even with your eyes - can feel particularly uncomfortable.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Know Your Audience</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2006 13:31:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Preparation for your presentation is just as important as delivering the presentation itself. One thing you can do to prepare yourself is to learn about your audience and venue in advance. Here are a couple of pointers:     Pointer #1: Know how many people will be there and view the layout of the room    This may seem obvious, but there are big differences between a small, intimate presentation for 20 people and a formal speech to a group of 200.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Use Visuals for Maximum Impact</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2006 16:29:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Visual aids can greatly enhance your audience's understanding of your material and can provide an engaging and entertaining backdrop for your words. On the other hand, visual aids can be boring, distracting and confusing to an audience, making your presentation just another meeting they have to sit through. Try these suggestions for improving your visuals, and give your presentations that extra punch. ]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking Dilemma - What To Do When You Don't Have Enough Time</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2006 10:15:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you have the perfect speech prepared, but you discover that your session has been shortened? Are you in the middle of a presentation when you realize that you are running out of time? Always be prepared for time adjustments by following these simple pointers.]]></description>
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