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How Will You Stand Out from the Hordes as a Speaker?

By Michelle Mazur > March 8, 2016
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To keep from drowning in the sea of sameness and have your message resonate in your audience’s ears long after the lights have dimmed and the mics are packed away, you must do one thing: Be different.   As Sally Hogshead said, “Different is better than better.” It won’t matter how much you prepare, practice…

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5 Remarkable Resources for Increased Speaking Confidence

By Michelle Mazur > February 11, 2016
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Speaking confidence. It’s what you want when you step on the stage to speak. To feel 100% sure that you’re going to nail your presentation. And by nail, I mean impact and influence your audience beyond “good job”, land more speaking opportunities, and attract clients and customers to your business. Ready to nail your next…

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3 Public Speaking Habits You Must Break to Go Pro

By Michelle Mazur > October 29, 2015
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Turning pro is a choice. It has nothing to do with landing paid speaking gig, being invited to TED or basking in the spotlight in front of thousands. Before any of those things happen, each speaker must decide to take the leap from amateur to professional. It’s time to cross the great divide of being…

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Becoming a Speaker is NOT a Solo Act

By Michelle Mazur > September 29, 2015
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The day I received a my Ph.D. was a mixed bag of emotions. I was elated to get my doctorate and finish 10 years of education. But I was bit melancholy too because I was saying goodbye to my posse. That magical group of people were what made getting my Ph.D. an absolute blast. We…

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Public Speaking Pet Peeve: Blowing the Close

By Michelle Mazur > July 28, 2015
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Were you ever a fan of the TV show Lost? I never got into it, but my husband loved that show. He was addicted and couldn’t wait to find out how it was going end. How were all the storylines going to weave in together? After he watched the series finale, he was totally pissed.…

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