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39 Ways to Become a Better Speaker (Hint: Nail Your Brand Message First)

By Michelle Mazur > March 6, 2013
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Women on stage to becoming a better speaker by practicing her brand message

So you want to be a better speaker? It’s a silly question especially if you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time. My goal is to help you be a better speaker, foster a deeper connection with your audience, and give you the ability to broadcast your message to the world. The best…

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The Huge Difference Between Communication and Communications

By Michelle Mazur > March 1, 2013
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Rant Ahead! I’ve developed an involuntary twitch in my forehead. Every time I hear the superfluous “S” at the end of communication. You might be thinking “Oh Michelle, you are being silly – it’s just an extra “S” what difference does it make?” There is a HUGE divide between communication and communications. Saying there is…

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7 Habits of Highly Successful Speakers

By Michelle Mazur > February 24, 2013
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Ever wonder what makes some speaker super successful? Have you ever sat in an audience in awe of a speaker and pondered “How did she do that?” The answer is through a lot of work. There are some freaks (meant lovingly of course) out there who are natural gifted at speaking, but most of us have to…

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Protected: The Secret to Difficult Conversations and the Adventure of a Really Good Toupee

By Michelle Mazur > September 10, 2012
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How NOT to Be a Motivational Speaker: Take Your 9 Point Plan & Shove It

By Michelle Mazur > May 15, 2012
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My rant on How Not to Be a Motivational Speaker last week focused on poor form and delivery of motivational speakers. This week I am focusing on content specifically how these speakers can take their 9 (3 or 6) point plan for my success and shove it. 1. Don’t ASSume everyone is stuck Every plan…

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