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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 276) – Emma Bannister
“Invest the time and energy into planning a powerful presentation and your audience will invest their time and energy in you.” — Emma Bannister Advertisements
Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 267) – Arthur Ashe
“One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.” — Arthur Ashe Photo courtesy of Rob Bogaerts / Anefo
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Tagged Arthur Ashe, pause, Preparation, public speaking, public speaking quotes, quotes
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Never do this on the day of a presentation!
Yesterday afternoon I had a four-hour speaking engagement. Most of the session was interactive, but it began with a 45-minute presentation for which I used some slides. Everything had been prepared well in advance, the slides were simple, I knew … Continue reading
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Tagged computer upgrade, macOS High Sierra, Preparation, Presentation, public speaking
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Zen and the Art of Public Speaking
Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance was published in 1974. The book has sold more than 5 million copies and is widely considered a modern philosophical classic. In Zen, Pirsig discusses the metaphysics of quality. He explores the subject over the course of … Continue reading
Your Talk is a Gift
Seth Godin is the author of several books about “marketing, the spread of ideas and managing both customers and employees with respect”. They are bestsellers. His blog is one of my favourites and I highly recommend it. This post is part of … Continue reading
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Tagged audience, Preparation, Presentation, public speaking, Seth Godin, TED
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