Melissa Lewis turns traditional thinking about public speaking upside down to give people more comfort, confidence and charisma in front of groups. She is a former actress, a certified facilitator of SPEAKING CIRCLES, president-elect of the National Speakers Association Kansas City Chapter and author of the soon-to-be-released book, Upside Down Speaking. For more information call (913) 341-1241 or visit .
Presentation Pitfalls Series: Top 10 Content Mangement Mistakes Here, David Letterman style, are what I consider to be the Top 10 most common mistakes presenters make when organizing and preparing their content: 10) Not setting the stage. An introduction should...... Similar Editorial : by Aileen Pincus. | Source : Stocks
The Missing Link In Presentation Skills Training Imagine you are the most amazing figure skater who ever lived. When rehearsing in a peaceful, empty rink, you demonstrate the ultimate in athleticism and artistry. You defy the laws of gravity as you...... Similar Editorial : by heather picken. | Source : Retirement Saving
For Speaking Ease, Forgive Your Younger Self I love the Disney movie The Kid with Bruce Willis. In it he plays a stressed-out, high-power image consultant. He wears expensive suits, lives in a chic, elegantly furnished home and has all the mone...... Similar Editorial : by Cory Pangelinan. | Source : Reduce Anxiety
Evil, Hostile Grumpy Listeners? Think Again I hated Kyle Sisk*. A notorious bully, Kyle punctuated my grade school years with misery. He would tease me about my weight, purposely rattle me with shocking language, delight in making me look fool...... Similar Editorial : by Crooked Alley. | Source : Dealing with Loss
Five Tired, Worn Out Speaking Cliches The subject of public speaking is riddled with tired, worn out cliches we ought to throw out. Here are a few to let go of: 1. "Public speaking is the #1 fear." You can count on hearing this one any ...... Similar Editorial : by Eva Gregory. | Source : Building Self Confidence
Lose Stagefright Over Your Lunch Hour While teaching a two-day Speaking Confidence program to a group of 25 government secretaries, I wanted to give them practice using their personal experience to help others. So I gave them a simple as...... Similar Editorial : by Cathy Bryant. | Source : Dealing with Relationships
Demand Dignity In Public Speaking Training (c) Mandy*, a bright, attractive professional woman, had a fear of speaking in front of groups. Recognizing that her feelings of vulnerability and self-consciousness were limiting her potential, she show...... Similar Editorial : by Tony Hall. | Source : Self Determination Articles
