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3 Reasons You Should Take Public Speaking Classes

Public speaking classes are one of the best ways to learn how to share your message and increase your impact. Here's what you need to know.

Writing

Understanding the 3 Types of Irony: Dramatic, Situational, and Verbal

Learn how to recognize and use dramatic, situational, and verbal irony with this in-depth guide, complete with examples!

Entrepreneurship

How to Become a Consultant: A Step-by-Step Guide

Discover the secrets of becoming a successful consultant, including how to identify your niche and master essential skills.

TED Talks

The best TED talks and their speakers show the power of ideas and the impact that a talk can have on millions of people around the world.

Writing

The Art of the Unexpected: A Guide to Situational Irony

Learn how to understand situational irony from literary examples to its definition and how writers use it for plot twists.

Writing

Understanding Verbal Irony: A Beginner's Guide (With Examples)

Here's what you need to know about verbal irony — and how to use it effectively in your daily life to level up your communication.

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Top Public Speaking Certifications to Elevate Your Speaking Career

Learn more about the best public speaking certifications to help you make a great first impression and become a better speaker.

Speaking Formats

What Is an Emcee? 5 Things to Know About This Important Event Role

Discover what is an emcee and why their role is crucial for event success. Learn how they keep audiences engaged and make every occasion memorable.

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One Strategy to Help You Scale Your Speaking Business from Alex Demczak

Trying to scale your speaking business? Here's some tips on how to have the mindset of scooping up gigs.

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NSA Chapter President Dean Heffta's Advice: Stop Taking Advice

"And so the only advice that I tend to give, or that I try to give, is not to take advice."

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What's the Difference Between Warm and Cold Leads?

Here's what you should know about warm and cold leads and how to treat them accordingly.

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Molly Fletcher's Tips For Building a Speaking Business

"What is that one thing that only you can really speak to in a way that is authentic to you and then put a stake in the ground and go there?"

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