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Never be afraid of public speaking again
Paul Larkin
Jul 6, 20224 min read
Create brilliant ideas - Lateral Thinking
LATERAL THINKING - Edward De Bono In this blog you will learn how to use lateral thinking to create new ideas. The mind is brilliant at...
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Paul Larkin
May 6, 202210 min read
INFLUENCE: How to get a "Yes"
What did Robert Cialdini, the social psychologist, discover? While rhetoric is intended to persuade a large group of people, influence...
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Paul Larkin
May 5, 20227 min read
5 Canons of Rhetoric - Speeches to win arguments
What are ‘Canons’? Canons are the stages you work through when preparing and giving a speech. What is ‘rhetoric’? Rhetoric is the art of...
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Paul Larkin
Feb 10, 20223 min read
Rhetorical Devices - phrases to quote
What are examples of Rhetorical Devices? “One small step for a man, a giant leap for mankind.” (ANTITHESIS) “Ask not what your country...
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Paul Larkin
Nov 9, 20211 min read
Presentations - Stories and Purpose
You Tell Better Stories when You Know Their Purpose What are the 3 purposes of a story? The main purposes of a story are to: · ...
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Paul Larkin
Nov 2, 20213 min read
Presentations - Stories and Structure
Every great story has these 3 components. Does yours? The best type of story to use in a presentation has 3 essential ingredients: · ...
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Paul Larkin
Oct 12, 20213 min read
GRAB their ATTENTION
GRAB their ATTENTION – How to arouse curiosity and captivate your audience When giving a speech, the quickest way to get your audience’s...
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Paul Larkin
May 3, 20213 min read
Be a Confident public speaker: overcome nervousness
What two important factors will make me a confident public speaker? Imagine two applicants for a marathon race. Competitor A plays table...
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Paul Larkin
Apr 11, 20212 min read
FILLER WORDS: How to stop saying 'um' and 'er'
How did I develop the habit of saying 'um' and 'er' in the first place? In normal conversations, we have a rough idea of what to say...
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Paul Larkin
Apr 3, 20214 min read
AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT: How to maintain interest
What do you mean by 'audience engagement' ? Audience engagement is when your audience feels that they are part of the presentation. Your...
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Paul Larkin
Mar 28, 20212 min read
VOICE: how to sound more interesting
What do you mean by "Use gestures, tone, volume, speed and pitch?" The content of our speech is important. But, just as important, is the...
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Paul Larkin
Mar 21, 20212 min read
BODY LANGUAGE: for presentations
How important is body language when giving a speech? Body language is very important. Researchers have found that most people pay more...
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Paul Larkin
Mar 13, 20213 min read
FAREWELL speech: a colleague is leaving or retiring
What is the purpose of a speech about a colleague leaving the company? Your aim is to create a sense of community among the people who...
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Paul Larkin
Mar 11, 20213 min read
FUNERAL speeches or EULOGIES
What should I say at a funeral? A funeral speech is also called a 'eulogy'. It comes from the Greek word ‘to praise’. It is a speech that...
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Paul Larkin
Mar 10, 20211 min read
WEDDING speeches
What should I say at a wedding? You're the best man. You've been asked to give a speech. What do you say? In this session, we will cover...
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Paul Larkin
Mar 5, 20212 min read
Speech Organisation: structure your speech so people listen and remember
What are five ways to structure a speech so audiences listen and remember it? You've decided on your topic. You've selected your purpose....
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Paul Larkin
Feb 27, 20213 min read
Personal Stories: How to tell a great story about your personal experiences
Can anyone tell what happened to them, and always get attention? Has anything exciting ever happened to you and you just have to tell...
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Paul Larkin
Feb 22, 20214 min read
Conversation: How to be an outstanding conversationalist
How do you go from being a good to a brilliant conversationalist? Once you've started the conversation and it is going well, there are...
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Paul Larkin
Feb 19, 20214 min read
Conversations: How to continue a conversation that you have started
What do you say next, once you have started a conversation? You've been brave enough to start a conversation with a stranger. You've done...
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Paul Larkin
Feb 17, 20214 min read
How to Start a Conversation with Strangers
Conversation openings when you meet people you do not know Ever been to a party? Not know what to say? Been to a conference where you...
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Paul Larkin
Feb 14, 20213 min read
Opening lines for a Powerful Speech
How to get your audience's attention, immediately Why are questions a great way to start a speech? Questions are a great way to start a...
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Paul Larkin
Feb 10, 20212 min read
Purpose of a Speech - To ENTERTAIN: How should your audience react?
What are the three main purposes of any speech? The purpose of a speech is to somehow change the audience you are talking to. There must...
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Paul Larkin
Feb 9, 20212 min read
Purpose of a Speech: To PERSUADE, how should your audience react?
What are the three main purposes of any speech? The purpose of a speech is to somehow change the audience you are talking to. There must...
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Paul Larkin
Feb 8, 20211 min read
Purpose of a Speech - TO INFORM: How should your audience react
What are the three main purposes of a speech? The purpose of a speech is to somehow change the audience you are talking to. There must be...
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Paul Larkin
Feb 7, 20212 min read
Rehearse your written speech to sound spontaneous
What's the difference between Writing a Speech and Saying a Speech? When you write a speech, the emphasis is on writing and reading. You...
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Paul Larkin
Feb 5, 20212 min read
Visualisation and Confidence
Use Visualisation and give a confident presentation Many writers about success strongly recommend the use of visualisation. Napoleon Hill...
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Paul Larkin
Feb 4, 20212 min read
How to Overcome Nervousness
How to Overcome Nervousness when Public Speaking Nervousness: is it 'fear' or 'anxiety'? Fear and anxiety are both used when talking...
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Paul Larkin
Feb 2, 20212 min read
How to make a good speech great
How to make a good speech, great Is my written speech ready to deliver? You've found a topic that you feel passionate about. You've given...
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Paul Larkin
Feb 1, 20213 min read
The quick way to prepare a speech
The quick and easy way to prepare a speech Once you have chosen your topic and you can talk about it with enthusiasm, it is time to...
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Paul Larkin
Jan 31, 20212 min read
What shall I write about?
What Shall I write about? Imagine the scene. You've been asked to give a talk to an audience. The first reaction may be "Aggghhh". Then...
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