Soft Skills Articles
Where All Good Speeches Begin
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I like writing because it is a challenge
Some of my writing never sees the light of day
I don't always get it right
But when I do I publish into a speech or video presentation
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Softskills Networking Connecting Refresher at CES 2017
Softskills are heavily relied upon at an international trade show such as #CES2017, the Consumer Electronics Show. Venues such as CES are a great way to practise your softskills, meet new people and enhance your knowledge base. Last week I attended #CES, the 4 day Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Immediately I realized […]
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Speech Transition And Ending Your Speech
A Speech is a Journey If you are a speaker you need to learn and master speech transition techniques. When you deliver a speech, who decides when your speech is ending? I bet many of you think it is you, the speaker. Actually, it is your audience. But the audience decides based on what they […]
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Powerpoint or Not – And Why Not
To PowerPoint or not? I am often asked if using PowerPoint in a Toastmasters competition speech is acceptable. But if you read further you will see my definite NO and why. Confidence in your equipment becomes paramount. When you are delivering a 5 to 7 minute speech, time is of the essence. You need to […]
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