A media interview can make or break you May 21, 2007
Managing a media interview successfully is an increasingly important skill for professionals. Done well, a media interview can mitigate a crisis. Done poorly, it can be a career-killer.

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You can work room like a pro April 16, 2007
How do some people walk into a roomful of strangers, meet people and come away with valuable business contacts?

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Timing is everything in speaking Mar. 19, 2006
Recently, the chief executive officer of a highly successful company headquartered in Michigan gave a speech that was jampacked with information, causing him to speak well past his allotted time. He lost his audience.

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Make time to prepare, practice speeches Feb. 12, 2007
Most people who agree to give a speech find themselves scrambling for preparation time at the last minute.

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Command executive presence January 15, 2007
Executive presence is a leadership quailty people instantly recognize but find hard to define.

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Preparation can help get butterflies to fly in formation December 18, 2006
Every public speaker gets nervous, even the pros. Longtime NBC newsman Edwin Newman once said: "The only difference between the pros and the novices is that the pros have trained their butterflies to fly in formation."

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Your body language speaks Oct 23, 2006
During this season of televised political debates, candidates will be judged on how they look.

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Preparing's the answer for questions Aug 21, 2006
How often do you hear this comment about someone's presentation? "His presentation was OK, but he was really strong during the Q&A."

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Good story can drive point home July 14, 2006
Everyone loves a good story. Telling one can make the difference between a boring presentation people promptly forget and a great one people will talk about.

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Make your speech one to remember June 19, 2006
When you give a speech, how do you avoid the embarrassment of boring your audience and falling flat?

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Avoiding surprises can help you out May 22, 2006
Have you ever wondered why some people are relaxed and poised at the podium, while others look like deer in headlights?

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Speeches offer great opportunity April 17, 2006
Do you have to resist the tempation to flee or feign a deathbed illness when faced with giving a speech?

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