Public Speaking 911 Blog » Public Speaking Tips http://publicspeaking911.com/blog Public Speaking Classes, Tips and Advice Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:52:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 When Speaking in Public, Don’t forget to Pause http://publicspeaking911.com/blog/when-speaking-in-public-dont-forget-to-pause/ http://publicspeaking911.com/blog/when-speaking-in-public-dont-forget-to-pause/#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:52:29 +0000 http://publicspeaking911.com/blog/?p=119 Believe it or not, one of the most effective skills a public speaker has in knowing when not to speak.  That’s right.  It’s knowing how to effectively use “the pause.”

A pause is often used to accentuate what it is you’re about to say, to build suspense, and Read more

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Use too many words!

Research shows that having lots of words on the screen to match a spoken presentation is not a good thing. It actually increases the cognitive load on the brain. What does that mean to Read more

]]> http://publicspeaking911.com/blog/powerpoint-presentation-tips/feed/ 1 Know When to End a Speech http://publicspeaking911.com/blog/know-when-to-end-a-speech/ http://publicspeaking911.com/blog/know-when-to-end-a-speech/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:21:20 +0000 http://publicspeaking911.com/blog/?p=111 Do you know what is more important than a well-crafted opening to a speech? Knowing when and how to end it!

Conclusions are incredibly important because that’s where you are giving your “call to action.” And, if your call to action is buried in a long-winded goodbye, Read more

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