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		<title>Emotion is Key When Public Speaking</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 20:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Earl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Visualize what  your speaking about  and your  emotion will flow Practice reading a child&#8217;s book  out loud , have fun with it Smile ,it makes a world of a difference Use hand gestures to excite your words Vocal Power will help you lose your fear of public speaking.Develop a clear confident,dynamic and expressive voice. Good [...]]]></description>
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<li>Visualize what  your speaking about  and your  emotion will flow</li>
<li>Practice reading a child&#8217;s book  out loud , have fun with it</li>
<li>Smile ,it makes a world of a difference</li>
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<li> Use hand gestures to excite your words</li>
<p>Vocal Power will help you lose your fear of public speaking.Develop a clear confident,dynamic and expressive voice.</p>
<p>Good Speaking<br />
Earl Sky</p>
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		<title>Public Speaking will increase your business</title>
		<link>http://www.vocalpower.ca/2010/03/public-speaking-will-increase-your-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:22:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Earl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[* Everyone in Business in an expert in their field use your expertise to increase your Business by public speaking * Board of Trades, service clubs like Rotary, religious organizations are all looking for speakers to fill their programs, this will raise your profile as an expert * When putting together your talk, give them [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>    * Everyone in Business in an expert in their field  use your expertise to increase your Business by public speaking</p>
<p>    * Board of Trades, service clubs like Rotary, religious organizations  are all looking for speakers to fill their programs, this will raise your profile as an expert</p>
<p>    * When putting together your talk, give them information they can use , and how it will help them improve their life or business, its not about selling your service</p>
<p>    * Connect with the audience  , leave an impression , at the end of your talk indicate that if  any one is interested in your services to take one your  your cards and and sign a  information requested sheet</p>
<p>    * Smile , Smile , Smile</p>
<p>Good Speaking<br />
Earl Sky<em></em></p>
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		<title>How to Connect with your audience</title>
		<link>http://www.vocalpower.ca/2010/01/how-to-connect-with-your-audience/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:30:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Earl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When speaking it&#8217;s not what you say but how you say it. As a speaker you have to sell your message to the audience. Here  are a few points to make your message connect: Project your voice , they have to hear you Vary the pitch of your voice, don&#8217;t sound mono tone Use the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When speaking it&#8217;s not what you say but how you say it. As a speaker you have to sell your message to the audience.</p>
<p>Here  are a few points to make your message connect:</p>
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<li>Project your voice , they have to hear you</li>
<li>Vary the pitch of your voice, don&#8217;t sound mono tone</li>
<li>Use the mighty pause to draw your audience in</li>
<li>Make eye contact, don&#8217;t stare at one person,  sweep the room slowly</li>
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		<title>Passion is key when speaking</title>
		<link>http://www.vocalpower.ca/2009/12/passion-is-key-when-speaking/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Earl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  When speaking, it&#8217;s not what you say but how you say it. Public speaking is an exchange of energy between the speaker and the audience.  Here are a few tips to help you make a lasting impression.  ·    Make every phrase and thought count  ·    Speaking with passion will drive home your message  ·    [...]]]></description>
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<p>When speaking, it&#8217;s not what you say but how you say it. Public speaking is an exchange of energy between the speaker and the audience.  Here are a few tips to help you make a lasting impression.</p>
<p> ·    Make every phrase and thought count</p>
<p> ·    Speaking with passion will drive home your message</p>
<p> ·    Speak to your audience, not down to them</p>
<p> ·    Engage your audience and remember always be enthusiastic</p>
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		<title>Vocal Power will help you lose your fear of public speaking. Develop a clear confident and dynamic and expressive voice.</title>
		<link>http://www.vocalpower.ca/2009/11/vocal-power-will-help-you-lose-your-fear-of-public-speaking-develop-a-clear-confident-and-dynamic-and-expressive-voice/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:28:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Earl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When speaking its not what you say but how you say it. Emotion is most important when speaking . If the tone of your voice is mono tone you will turn people off from listening. Here are a few tips to help you learn to speak with emotion and connect. 1) Read a children&#8217;s book [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When speaking its not what you say but how you say it.  Emotion is  most important  when speaking . If  the tone of your voice is mono tone you will turn people off from listening. Here are a few tips to help you  learn to speak with emotion and connect. </p>
<p>1) Read a children&#8217;s book out loud<br />
2) Visualize each word  and  let your emotion come to the top<br />
3) Practice in front of a mirror and check your smile<br />
4) Video record yourself and check  your  performance  </p>
<p>Communication is key. Whether its getting heard in meetings, giving presentations or speaking on the phone-your voice must communicate in both social and business settings.</p>
<p>Vocal Power will help you lose your fear of public speaking. Develop a clear confident and dynamic and expressive voice.</p>
<p>Good Speaking </p>
<p>Earl Sky</p>
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		<title>Public speaking is an exchange of energy between the speaker and the audience.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:37:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Earl</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When speaking, it&#8217;s not what you say but how you say it. Public speaking is an exchange of energy between the speaker and the audience.</p>
<p>Here are a few tips to help you make a lasting impression.</p>
<ol>
<li>Make every phrase and thought count</li>
<li>Speaking with passion will drive home your message</li>
<li>Speak to your audience, not down to them</li>
<li>Engage your audience and remember always be enthusiastic</li>
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<p>Vocal Power will help you lose your fear of public speaking.  Develop a clear and confident and expressive voice.</p>
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		<title>10 Steps to Losing Your Fear of Public Speaking</title>
		<link>http://www.vocalpower.ca/2009/10/10-steps-to-losing-your-fear-of-public-speaking/</link>
		<comments>http://www.vocalpower.ca/2009/10/10-steps-to-losing-your-fear-of-public-speaking/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:29:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Earl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. Accept your fear and make it work for you, use your nervous energy and turn it into enthusiasm, which will relax you. 2. Learn to relax your body before speaking. Take a deep breath from your diaphragm, not your chest, feel the difference and relax. 3. Practice reading out loud to help improve diction. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1. Accept your fear and make it work for you, use your nervous energy and turn it into enthusiasm, which will relax you.</p>
<p>2. Learn to relax your body before speaking.  Take a deep breath from your diaphragm, not your chest, feel the difference and relax.</p>
<p>3. Practice reading out loud to help improve diction.</p>
<p>4. Read a child&#8217;s a book to improve your tone and emotion.</p>
<p>5. Speak in front of a mirror to improve your smile and body language.</p>
<p>6. Never memorize a speech, know the content, and use key words on cue cards to keep you organized.</p>
<p>7. Speak as often as possible in public, this will improve your comfort level.</p>
<p>8. Use humor to relax, not only you, but your audience.</p>
<p>9. Use a video recorder to evaluate your skills.</p>
<p>10. PRACTICE…PRACTICE…PRACTICE.</p>
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