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Six Public Speaking Lessons from Freddie Mercury

Posted on 23/04/2013 by

Freddie Mercury was the heart, the soul, the very essence of showmanship. The lead vocalist and lyricist of Queen had one of the most incredible unique singing voices ever. And his singing talent was matched, step for step, by his … Continue reading →

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Clear Communication: A Must-Have Job Skill in 2013

Posted on 29/11/2012 by

I just came across a recent article by Ruth Mantell in the Wall Street Journal entitled Must-Have Job Skills in 2013. The four skills are personal branding, flexibility, productivity improvement and … clear communication (which is listed first). According to Mantell, … Continue reading →

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Half a Million Visits!

Posted on 05/10/2012 by

Something happened last night that I could not have anticipated when I began this blog just over three years ago. Someone, somewhere—I don’t know who or where—registered the 500,000th visit to Manner of Speaking. (And, as a nice bonus, it … Continue reading →

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Go to Black

Posted on 02/10/2012 by

Many people do not know this, but when you are in the middle of a PowerPoint or Keynote presentation, you can make the screen go black at any time by simply pressing the letter “B” (as in ”Black”).  You can also … Continue reading →

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Speeches from the 2012 Republican and Democratic National Conventions

Posted on 10/09/2012 by

The hoopla is over, the streamers and confetti have been swept up and the delegates have returned home. Yes, the Republican and Democratic National Conventions in the United States have concluded, but not before treating us to a Smörgåsbord of … Continue reading →

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Using Humour When Speaking to a Foreign Audience

Posted on 18/04/2012 by

My last post about delivering a speech or presentation via an interpreter has generated a lot of discussion. One of the tips that I mentioned in that post was the importance of using humour carefully when addressing an audience of … Continue reading →

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