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Using humour in public speaking
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To make them laugh – or not! Injecting humour into your public speech

Everyone can learn how to be funny. You may not aspire to becoming a stand-up comic but chances are you’d still like to make people laugh occasionally. It’s not always appropriate to have your audience rolling in the aisles of course, but sometimes adding a touch of humour to your speeches or presentations is…

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January 18, 2021
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Overcoming Podium Panic

Take very deep breaths. DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL Speak slowly Don’t be concerned about making mistakes - we all do. Have visual aids Have a few notes written on cardboard (not paper) Research shows that, for most people, public speaking is their number 1 fear. However, keep in mind that mostly your audience is…

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June 25, 2020
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How to Use a Handheld Microphone

Let’s be honest, your instinct to refuse the microphone has little to do with your perception (rightly or not) that you have loud voice. It’s more likely to be that the idea of your voice being amplified around the room is more than you can stomach, especially given that there’s suddenly a swarm of…

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August 22, 2018