Monthly Archives: June 2012

If You Are Asked to Repeat Yourself a Lot, You’ve Got a Problem!

Whether your lack of clear diction is at fault or whether your voice is too soft in volume, not being understood the 1st time you say it is a problem that needs to be resolved if you expect to succeed … Continue reading

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You Have Been Successful Public Speaking in the Past, So Why the Fear Now?

The majority of people who contact me about nervousness in public speaking have always been nervous and are seeking a means for handling their fear. However, I also hear from those who explain that they’ve been successful when addressing an … Continue reading

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Why You Shouldn’t Seek Perfection in Public Speaking

When you have a job at hand, is your goal to do it perfectly or to the best of your ability? Be honest with yourself in answering that question because, in public speaking, it could mean the difference between a … Continue reading

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A Great Exercise for Eliminating Nasality

There is no question that excessive nasality, also known as hypernasality, can be like nails on a blackboard. Just listen to Fran Drescher for any great length of time and you may find that her whiny, nasal sound becomes quite … Continue reading

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Your Persistent Sore Throat or Chronic Hoarseness Will Not Go Away on Its Own

I hear it all the time – people contacting me because they have a sore throat by the end of the day or are living with chronic hoarseness. There are even some who lose their voice by the end of … Continue reading

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If You Sound Like a Wimp, You Are Guaranteed Not to Get the Job!

I recently received a phone call from a young man who asked if I was hiring. I am not hiring; however, were I looking for help with my business, this man would definitely not be on my list of candidates. … Continue reading

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