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		<title><![CDATA[Public Speaking Tip: Don't Emulate Obama]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=326]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[If Barack Obama is indeed elected President, he will turn out to be one of the most articulate Presidents ever. I've been listening to Obama read his two books Dreams From My Father and Audacity of Hope on CD and he is a joy to listen to. As a writer...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:32:53 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Art Of Public Speaking: Build Connection With Your Audience]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=384384]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In the public speaking world, there are two weird kinds of public speakers. The first one is those who move right and left, right and left as though you are watching a tennis match, never see them at a standstill; this from one hand. From the second one, the other...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Public Speaking - Lock, Talk & Pause]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=381677]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The process that sets you on your way to speaking like the best speakers in the world, speakers who possess The Skills, goes like this: You find a target in your audience and you lock eyeballs. You deliver a complete thought to that one person, and then you do the...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Public Speaking: Don't Victimize Your Audience With Criminal PowerPoint]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=385541]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Everyone feels victimized by bad PowerPoint presentations: people are prisoners of too much text, too many bullet points, the speaker reading from the slides, the speaker standing in the dark while the screen is illuminated, and charts and graphs that are so small they are unreadable. So why it is...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
		<category domain="http://resources.bnet.com/topic/public+speaking.html"><![CDATA[Public Speaking]]></category>
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		<title><![CDATA[Public Speaking: Who Is Your True, Authentic Self?]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=385543]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Speakers often focus on the "Rules" of speaking more than on being a truly effective speaker. Unfortunately, following too many rules can paralyze a speaker and make them dreary and mechanical, submerging the soul and spirit of the person inside the speaker. Instead of focusing on refining the mechanics of...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Tips To Help You Become A Better Speaker]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=389277]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Public speaking is something that frightens a lot of folks but in reality, there's not that much to be afraid of. Believe it or not but one can actually improve their speaking skills, how is that possible, you ask? Well, first of all you have to realize the problem. What...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
		<category domain="http://resources.bnet.com/topic/public+speaking.html"><![CDATA[Public Speaking]]></category>
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		<title><![CDATA[Two Public Speaking Techniques - Establishing Rapport To Excel As A Public Speaker And The Zone In Public Speaking]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=378255]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The speakers that touch your heart and impinge and impact the mind know how to establish a very special kind of rapport. In fact, it can be viewed as a very peculiar rapport that requires the public speaker to in a sense throw his or her heart and soul into...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Public Speaking: Give Value Or Go Home]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=385701]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[It's one thing to leave a presentation feeling inspired. It's another thing to take action based on what the speaker had to say. An effective speaker gives the audience solid and significant value, content that can make a difference in someone's life, tools the audience can use once the presentation...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<category domain="http://resources.bnet.com/topic/public+speaking.html"><![CDATA[Public Speaking]]></category>
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		<title><![CDATA[Public Speaking Tips For Any Speaker]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=387717]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Public speaking is no ordinary feat. Yes, there are people who seem to be born with public speaking skills. Unfortunately, this does not ring true for every other human being in the world. Thus, if you are one of the people who find public speaking a bit uncomfortable, then you...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[How To Avoid The Common Pitfalls And Traps Of Public Speaking]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=385533]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[It is one of the oldest pieces of advice in public speaking: If you are nervous, picture the audience naked. And that is the worst advice you can get if you are nervous! Have you ever tried it? This paper gives advice to comfort the speaker and reinforce the idea...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<category domain="http://resources.bnet.com/topic/public+speaking.html"><![CDATA[Public Speaking]]></category>
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		<title><![CDATA[Public Speaking: 7 Secrets Of Great Public Speakers]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=378265]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The major secret of great speakers is that they do not think about themselves during a talk. Great speakers prepare and practice before the big event and when the big event comes, they think about their audience. At its core, public speaking is not about your image or ego. It...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[How To Teach Yourself Effective Public Speaking]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=376962]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[As a first-time public speaker, you may have a terrible fear gripping you at the very thought of standing in front of an eager crowd. Your legs shake. Your hands shiver. Your throat dries up. Your tongue gets frozen. Your mind becomes blank. You probably feel a little nauseous. Really,...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[5 Regular Mistakes In Public Speaking]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=377225]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[We all like to think that we know our stuff, and many people do. But that alone will not engage your audience. The paper says that only 7% of your presentation's impact will be your words. Only 7%... This is worrying for subject matter experts. You could prepare for weeks,...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<category domain="http://resources.bnet.com/topic/public+speaking.html"><![CDATA[Public Speaking]]></category>
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		<title><![CDATA[7 Easy Ways To Instantly Improve Your Public Speaking]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=383935]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Most speakers even professional ones talk too fast. Have you ever listened carefully to professional speakers on TV? They talk slower than in normal conversational speech. Slow down. Take your time. Don't rush through individual words. Linger on them. It may feel unnatural, but just listen to a tape recording...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Tips For Improving Your Public Speaking]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=384040]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Effective Public Speaking is an art that can be learned with practice, patience and perseverance. Once the techniques are mastered, the speaker's confidence level is raised; this results in enhancing one's speech before any audience at any time. Good public speakers yield a tremendous influence on their audience. This paper...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Public Speaking - Put Some Snap Into It]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=384241]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The difference between a public speaking presentation that bores you to tears and one that leaves you with a smile on your face and thinking about that presentation is often not the content but the style of the speaker. You can take the same exact written talk and give it...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Public Speaking - Use The PowerPoint Effectively]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=384247]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The software application PowerPoint PP has been a revolution in public speaking particularly in the business world. It is easy to use, available with almost every implementation of the Microsoft Office suite and it's reliable. If you can use Microsoft Word, you probably have the skills to put together an...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Great Secrets To Successful Public Speaking]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=384250]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Any guide to success in an endeavor will tell you that there is no magic formula to success. But in a lot of fields of endeavor, there seem to be "Insider secrets". And taking on the challenge of becoming a truly great public speaker is a noble ambition. But if...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[5 Major Mistakes In Public Speaking]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=384283]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The best way to maintain the attention of an audience is to start with a gripping opening, develop a maximum of three themes or key messages, and conclude with a message that pulls the introduction and key messages together with impact. For the new or inexperienced speaker, eye-contact is one...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Public Speaking - Love Them And They Will Love You]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=384321]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[When you see experienced public speakers, sometimes it seems they can cast a spell on an audience. You as an audience member know what that spell feels like. And one of the first evidences that this public speaker was going to keep this audience in the palm of his hand...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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