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AngelaDeFinis

  1. The physical image that you present to your audience can essentially make or break your #presentation. #speakingskills #publicspeaking
  2. "Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it's holy ground. There's no greater investment." --Stephen Covey
  3. The actual words & phrases you use when #speaking must do more than merely inform; they must inspire & motivate your listeners to action.
  4. "The power of imagination makes us infinite." ~John Muir
  5. For all presenters, the key elements of distinctive language include using Short Sentences, Engagement Language, & Appropriate Vocabulary.
  6. Your voice is your primary instrument when delivering information. Your enthusiasm, passion, & commitment to your topic must come through.
  7. "In a gentle way, you can shake the world." ~Mohandas Gandhi
  8. How wisdom and action make you a better public speaker: ht.ly/b68rw
  9. The skills that #speakers use to create vocal resonance include Volume, Rate, Inflection, Enunciation and Pauses. #publicspeaking
  10. That's one way to look at it. ow.ly/i/Dqi3
  11. What all "wise" presenters know: ht.ly/b68fy
  12. "Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present." ~Jim Rohn
  13. The physical presence skills every speaker must work on are Eye Contact, Facial Expression, Posture, Gesture, and Movement. #speakingskills
  14. Does Wisdom Play a Role in Public Speaking? ht.ly/b687u
  15. @mgowin: Thanks for the RT! To become a better presenter, become a "consumer of speaking" - bit.ly/Jmdl0G
  16. @voxoptima: Thanks for the RT! To be a Better Presenter, Become a “Consumer of Speaking” | ht.ly/b67V2
  17. The 3 elements that will keep you alive & radiant in front of an audience are: Physical Presence, Vocal Resonance, & Distinctive Language.
  18. "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant." ~Robert Louis Stevenson
  19. If you want your audience to be alert & involved, then you must use your performance energy to ignite & sustain a connection with them.
  20. When it comes to #speaking to a group, only YOU can create a fire in the belly of your audience. It’s your job to enliven the message.