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Review of two books on speaking

I recently read two books on speaking and thought I’d review them together. TJ Walker’s Secret to Foolproof Presentations was sent to me by the Jess Todtfeld, complete with a sticker that says, “Autographed by the author.” My understanding is that Jess and TJ are partners and the book cover includes “with Jess Todtfeld” [...]

For a professional image: Say good-bye to filler words and hello to eye contact

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Say good-by to filler words

When you’re at an event where several people speak, you’ll notice that some people sprinkle their talk with filler words, especially “uh.” By contrast, those who speak without filler words sound polished and eloquent. I’ve noticed [...]

Public speaking is the number 1 fear — How to beat it

Do you deliver presentations. Would you if you weren’t so afraid? This article, published on the Masterviews Web site, provides some good advice for those who have this problem from J. Douglas Jefferys, a public-speaking expert.

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