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6 Things to Know About Business Casual Attire for Women in 2024
Take your professional look to the next level with our ultimate guide to business casual attire for women.
Top 20 Famous Motivational Speakers in 2024
Famous motivational speakers have a way of leaving us feeling ready to take on the world. Here are the top 20 motivational speakers in 2024.
7 Public Speaking Exercises to Level Up Your Presentation Skills
Public speaking exercises are effective ways to polish your skills and overcome common fears. Here are 7 exercises you can try.
18 Brilliant "How To" Speech Ideas to Engage Your Audience
If you're looking for ways to level up your speaking skills, a "how to" speech is a great exercise. Here are 18 great topics for your next "how to" speech.
17 Motivational Books To Inspire, Motivate, and Transform You in 2024
Looking for your next motivational read? Here are 17 great books to help you inspire personal growth, develop a positive mindset, and achieve your goals.
5 Things to Know About Informative Speeches
Creating an engaging informative speech is about finding the sweet spot between education and entertainment. Here are 5 things you should know.
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3 Tips to Help You Find Your Niche with Katie Campbell
Whether it’s a desire to be more flexible or an inability to find a specific focus, defining your niche can be hard.
3 Tips to Help Level Up Your Speaking Career with Mike Montague
“There’s no way to magically be a good performer. You have to be a bad one first.”
3 Tips for Overcoming Burnout and Insecurity from Kyla Cofer
Even if some people don’t appreciate your talk, if you gave it your all, fulfilled your objectives and left an impact on people, it’s unhelpful to be critical of yourself because of a negative reaction from a small number of people.
3 Tips on How to Book More Paid Speaking Gigs from Dan Irvin
Public speaking is a business, and if you’re providing value to a client, you should be getting value in return.
3 Lessons From Brittany Richmond on Overcoming Anxiety as a Speaker
Do you ever face anxiety about speaking? If so, you’re not alone.
3 Tips to Develop Your Expert Positioning Statement (EPS) from Michelle Onuorah
Defining your specialty can be challenging as a speaker, but it's essential if you want to be successful.
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