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Leadership

What Is a Thought Leader? 6 Things You Should Know

If you've heard the term "thought leader," you've probably wondered what that is — and how you can become one. Here's what you should know.

Common Speeches

6 Reasons Presentation Skills Are Important For Career Growth

Discover the importance of presentation skills in your professional life. Learn how to communicate effectively and accelerate your career growth.

Entrepreneurship

18 Must-Read Business Books to Help You Build Your Career

Ready to level up your career? Here are 18 must-read business books that will help you sharpen your skills and take you to the next level.

Master the Art of Speaking

How to Start a Speech That Captivates Your Audience

Learn how to start a speech in a way that grabs the attention of your audience and keeps them engaged from the first word.

Leadership

7 Key Leadership Qualities You Need to Be A Great Leader

Learn the 7 key good leadership qualities that will make you a successful and effective leader.

Master the Art of Speaking

15 Powerful Persuasive Speech Examples to Inspire Your Next Talk

Here are 15 compelling persuasive speech examples to inspire your next presentation and help you convince your audience.

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How to memorize a speech

Learn how and whether to memorize your speech. What are some tips for memorizing it? How can you keep from forgetting your lines?

Speaking Resources

5 reasons to take public speaking classes

Interested in getting started with public speaking? Here are five reasons you should take public speaking classes.

Navigate the Speaking Industry

How to become a certified public speaker

What is a public speaker certification, and what types exist? How much does it cost to become a certified public speaker?

Speaking Tips

25 Public Speaking Tips to Become a Better Speaker

Looking for solid public speaking tips? Here's 25 of the most important things you need to know to become a better public speaker

Speaking Tips

5 Common Fears of Public Speaking (And How to Overcome Them)

The fear of public speaking is one of the most common phobias around. Here's how to turn your speaking fears into strengths.

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