Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Online Presentations, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Reduce Anxiety, Videos Marianna Swallow Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Online Presentations, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Reduce Anxiety, Videos Marianna Swallow

[VIDEO] 3 Tips for Using Your Hands During a Speech or Presentation

“What do I do with my hands?” This is the question I’ve been getting since I began teaching Presentation Skills in 2004. I know what I do, but I also do this every day. I tapped media pro and video producer Kim Brattain to share her expertise in these 3 quick tips.

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How to Get the Most Out of Executive Coaching

5 Ways to get the most bang-for-your-buck in a coaching relationship. Coaching is an investment in you, your career, and your future. Follow these proven techniques to make the learning stick. All 5 tips are simple and take very little time.

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[VIDEO] Dealing with that guy who won't stop badgering you for an answer

We all know this character at work: The guy who MUST. HAVE. AN. ANSWER. NOW! Even if you’re not the person with the right answer. Having a strategy is everything - even if you never need it. Presentations Pro Marianna has just the plan for you.

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Audience Engagement, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Skills, Videos Marianna Swallow Audience Engagement, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Skills, Videos Marianna Swallow

[VIDEO] When You don't know the answer to a question

Public speaking tip and presenting tip: Here’s what to do when you don’t know the answer to a question. Why do we expect everyone in the business world to know the answer to every question? It’s not realistic. Here’s how to prepare for those times when you don’t know.

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[VIDEO] Our Top 5 Fictional Speakers - Between 2 Speakers

Randy and I love our jobs, and we also love us some pop culture. We believe television shows, movies, and books can teach us useful “do’s” and “don’ts” when it comes to public speaking.

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