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Michael Cortes is the Technology Coordinator at the Fort LeBoeuf School District, a speaker and a self-proclaimed “Life-long Learner.” Working with computer technology requires constant education, as technology is constantly evolving. In schools today, the staff always refer back to the thought that our children are growing up in a world that requires everyone to be a “life-long” learner. Michael has long ago realized that this applies to adults, as much as to the children and he proudly proclaims and shares it. He has taken a new look at life and examines each day for the lesson it contains.

What Do Master Presenters Do Differently? 7 Essential Habits of Master Presenters By Darren J LaCroix

Welcome to another edition of the Saturday article reprints.
This week you can ask yourself this, “Who has a better presentation?” Is it you, or your competition?  Below you will find advise to set you above the competition.  Make sure your are head and shoulders above those around you.

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2009 06 06 Public Speaking
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Once again presenting… Effective Communications Month

Last year during June, you may have seen this post on Effective Communications Month, which is June.  But what else can you use to practice effective communications?
How about when you are communicating, whether in writing or speaking, incorporating the five senses into your dialog?
“What do I mean?” you may ask…  let’s look at an example
“The [...]

2009 06 01 Leadership
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10 Do’s and 5 Don’ts to Prevent Losing Your Voice By Karen Lyu

Welcome to another edition of the Saturday article reprints.
This week you can find tips below about taking care of your voice.  Much time and effort is spent on content and delivery.  Have you ever thought, “What should I be doing to protect and enhance my voice and vocal ability?”
Look below to find out.
10 Do’s and [...]

2009 05 30 Public Speaking
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How to Stay Cool When Speaking in Public By Joan Curtis

Welcome to another edition of the Saturday article reprints.
This week you will get some additional tips to fight the fear and nervousness of speaking in front of an audience.
How to Stay Cool When Speaking in Public
By Joan Curtis
Does the thought of speaking in public make you tremble inside? Are you one of those people who [...]

2009 05 23 Public Speaking
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Public Speaking – Make a List by Laurent Duperval

Welcome to another edition of the Saturday article reprints.
Public Speaking – Make a List
By Laurent Duperval
He’s making a list and checking twice.
That’s a line from the classic Christmas carol, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”. There is value to such a list when delivering a speech.
When preparing for a speech, print out a checklist of [...]

2009 05 16 Public Speaking
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3 Public Speaking Tools to Make Your Speech Worth it For Your Audience Members by Craig Valentine

Welcome to another edition of the Saturday article reprints.
You may have heard me say, “Use personal stories to help get your point across to your audience.”  But when you use those stories, do you always make yourself the hero, the winner, the one who come to the rescue?
Below you will see what Craig Valentine has [...]

2009 05 09 Public Speaking
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Are You Afraid of Perfection? by Rich Hopkins

Welcome to another edition of the Saturday article reprints.
In recent post, you may have asked yourself  “Do I want to be good?  Or do I want to be great?”
Below, Rick Hopkins asks another question.  Take a look.  What do you think?
Are You Afraid of Perfection?
By Rich Hopkins
As of this writing, the Indianapolis Colts are 13-0. [...]

2009 05 02 Saturday Article Reprints
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