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How to turn your negative thinking to positive thinking

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:33:16 +0000

A lot of people are afraid of things like public speaking, speaking out or networking for example. They are afraid because of something called "Negative cognitive bias". You can fix this.

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How to stop saying “uhm” and other filler words in your talk

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 09:17:00 +0000

How often do you say the word “uhm” or “um” when you talk? Probably a lot. These words are called “filler words”. But how can you fix this?

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How do you get and keep your audience attention?

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 11:13:12 +0000

You've only got 30 seconds to grab the attention of your audience. It means you have to do it right!In this video, Bas van den Beld breaks down three steps World Champion Public Speaking 2015, Mohammed Qathani, used in his winning talk.

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Getting closer to your audience in Storytelling

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:23:28 +0000

An important element in public speaking as well as in storytelling is to get close to your audience. The closer you get, the more powerful your story.

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How to keep your audience attention

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 07:06:53 +0000

We get distracted easy. For a speaker, that means it is crucial to put elements into their presentations that will prevent that from happening.

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Closing Speaker? Make Being the Last of the Day Work for You!

Thu, 23 May 2019 02:35:57 +0000

Are you the last speaker at the conference? There are some big opportunities being the closing speaker. Here's how to make it work for you!

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8 Successful ways to connect with your audience

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 12:24:47 +0000

As a speaker you want to connect with your audience. Wouldn’t it be great if your audience would listen engaged to every word you had to say? This can be quite hard, but it’s possible.

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Being Prepared Mentally for a Presentation

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 08:52:08 +0000

Getting ready for a workshop, training or presentation is much more than getting your slides done. The mental part of preparing matters a lot.

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Why people can’t handle a lot of text on your slides

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 09:28:55 +0000

How much text should there be on a (Powerpoint) slide? Not too much! If you have too much text, you will confuse your audience. Here are some guidelines.

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Why you shouldn’t be rehearsing in front of a mirror

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 14:13:10 +0000

Practicing in front of the mirror is a common tactic for speakers. It's a wrong approach. It can lead to the exact opposite of what you want to accomplish.

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