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Lisa Braithwaite
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 Lisa Braithwaite works with individuals to uncover their challenges and build their strengths in presenting themselves confidently as speakers. Before launching her public speaking coaching business, she worked in the nonprofit sector in Santa Barbara for 16 years as an advocate, educator and trainer. She received her B.A. in Theater from Pomona College and her M.A. in Education from UCSB. For more information on individual coaching or group workshops, please visit http://www.coachlisab.com.
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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 as the speakers whose presentations you dread.
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Public Speaking: Three Surprising Tips to Improve Your Presentations
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Stick with the tried-and-true public speaking advice you've heard before, but in addition, try adding these three surprising tricks to your bag the next time you have a speaking engagement.
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Public Speaking: Who is Your True, Authentic Self?
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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!
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Public Speaking: What's Confidence and How Do I Get It?
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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.
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Public Speaking: Give Value or Go Home
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.
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Public Speaking: Tough Topics, Tough Audiences
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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.
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Six Ways to Achieve Your Goals Through Public Speaking
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You may not explicitly make resolutions about public speaking, but here's how public speaking might enhance your personal and professional goals in 2008.
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When There's no Time to Prepare: Tips for Speaking off the Cuff
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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.
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Public Speaking: Treat Your Audience With Respect
As a speaker, it's your job to learn about your audience, discover their needs and wants, and figure out how best to serve those needs. How can you serve your audience if you're badgering and intimidating them? Some speakers aren't aware of the negative way they're being perceived, but by following the tips below, you can ensure that your audience will never walk away feeling defeated or disrespected.
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Three Tips for Promoting Your Business Through Public Speaking
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There are myriad free and low-cost ways to promote your business. Have you considered public speaking? Public speaking includes not just giving speeches, but also attending mixers, networking events and referrals groups. Public speaking is a free and easy way to promote your business. Here are some ways to make it work for you...
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