The Four H Guide To Speech Evaluations

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As a long time Toastmaster, I’ve heard hundreds of speeches over the years. Many have been good, a few have been great, and some have literally been a waste of time. What makes the difference between a good speech and a great speech? While many books and articles have been written on the subject, I [...]

Finding The Real You

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I had a chance to attend a great seminar last night hosted by one of our local Toastmaster clubs in Temecula. The draw was a guy who had spoken at the district convention and sounded like a pretty good speaker. As I was walking in I met him. He said his name was Craig Duswalt. [...]

Powerpoint and The Prefrontal Cortex

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Imagine yourself in a small intimate dinner theatre. The brightly lit stage is small, holding four actors at most, but the audience area is very large. Up above the stage is a small booth where the director of the event sits. He can see the whole auditorium and be aware of anyone coming and going. [...]

Weekly Roundup: Top iPad Business Apps

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The last two weeks have been a blast here at Success Begins Today. We have had a lot of interest in our iPad and iOS5 posts including the exciting new AirPlay Mirroring feature. In our iPad with iOS5 roundup, see how the latest features and applications will help you be more productive and give better [...]

How to Give An iPad Presentation With AirPlay Mirroring

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Ever since I became a speaker, I’ve had a love–hate relationship with Powerpoint. On the one hand, Powerpoint slides can be very helpful to get your point across. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and good use of graphics and video during a presentation can add emotion and understanding. On the other [...]