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Spice Up Your Speeches with These 3 Rhetorical Devices

Many of the greatest speeches in history have influenced their audience on an almost subliminal level. John Zimmer has written about Rhetoric...

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Why Public Speaking Should be Taught in Schools

Being able to speak persuasively is a vital skill, and not just for politicians, business leaders and teachers. It is important for...

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Barack Obama’s Final Speech: Five Valuable Lessons for Communicators

“When big, serious, thoughtful things must be said, then big, serious, thoughtful speeches must be given. Barack Obama gave a big, thoughtful speech...

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How to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking in 6 Mostly Easy Steps

Presentation Guru is dedicated to helping professionals communicate with real impact in pursuit of whatever they do. We want designers to design,...

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Rhetoric – the Game That Will Make Public Speaking Fun

Public speaking. The mere thought of it can set hearts pounding! And yet, being able to communicate one’s ideas in public is...

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How to Speak – and Get Paid For It!

Many of our readers and contributors are consultants and small business owners who learned their skill or trade through previous careers and then began to...

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The Questions You Need to Ask to Really Know Your Audience

The ability to connect with your audience is imperative when presenting. Here, Emma has compiled a list of questions to keep in mind for your...

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How To Get Your Audience Back On Time – 10 Simple Solutions

For presenters, keeping an audience engaged is of the utmost importance when presenting. However, when giving an all-day presentation, sometimes getting the...

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The Two Most Important Things in the World of Presenting Today

The world of business presenting is changing rapidly, and as a community we’re always looking for insight on how to stay on...

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How The Ladder of Abstraction Can Help The Public Speaker

Why a Ladder of Abstraction? The purpose of a speech is to move people to action. You point an audience to a...

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What Do Great Presenters Do That Good Presenters Don’t?

Have you ever wondered what makes a “great” presenter stand out more than a “good” presenter? Many of us have probably sat...

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6 Essential Steps To Get The Best Conference Introduction

Experienced presenters know that introductions can make or break a good presentation. Here, Jack Vincent discusses the importance of establishing a connection...