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How to Give an Impromptu Speech

Ian's Messy Desk

During a presentation, your boss is asked a question about the department’s plans for the coming year. If you know how to organize your thoughts, and you know your job, you’re most of the way to giving an effective impromptu presentation. 3) Deliver the body of the presentation. 5) Conclude the presentation.

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Speaking Tips

Ian's Messy Desk

Here are some tips to help with the delivery of your speech or presentation. Like any skill, delivery must be learned. Playback the presentation and look for areas to improve. What if no one laughs except in places they shouldn’t? Will everyone remember the mistakes I make for the rest of my life?

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Public Speaking Basics

Ian's Messy Desk

It’s worth investing time in improving your public speaking skills. It is only through practice can you effectively present your speech. Master the flow of your presentation by repeatedly rehearsing it. However, one of the best indicator of success in any profession is how often the person is asked to speak.

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How to Improve Your Public Speaking

Ian's Messy Desk

Any business or entrepreneurial development is going to require effective public speaking skills at some point. Over the next few weeks, I am going to post a series on improving your public speaking skills. It could be giving a project update at a staff meeting, selling your product to investors, or speaking to the board of directors.

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Silence your inner critic

Ian's Messy Desk

– Patrick Overton Have you ever performed or presented in front of a group of people? E.g., if that inner voice is telling you your blog posts are not well written, commit to taking a writing course to bolster your skills and confidence. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character.

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4 keys to staying motivated

Ian's Messy Desk

Whether it’s 20 pounds you need to lose, a presentation that has to be made or a skill you need to learn, overcoming “I don’t feel like doing it” is being motivated. Something more important than your comfort and feelings drive you to care for a child. That drive is motivation.

2007 100
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Stress Management Techniques

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Develop a &# one-day-at-a-time&# mind set, since you can only really control the present anyway. Unfortunately, problems you ignore tend to get worse over time Problem-solving is a skill that develops with practice, so refine your skill.

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