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Public Speaking

Learn how to make effective presentations. Public speaking is difficult unless you know what you're doing. You'll find resources that will help you get the skills you need to make speeches, present reports, and even participate in taped interviews.
How to Present the 100-Page Report
A written report, presented verbatim, is dull. These tips, from E.C.G., Inc., tell you how to bring a written report to life and sell your ideas to the powers that be. Step One: do not present the actual report -- design a presentation based on it.
Dealing With the Media
Someday you may be called upon to represent your employer in a taped interview. Whether for broadcast or in-house use, this article from E.C.G., Inc. tells you how to do it flawlessly. Get tips on listening, body language, listening, and dress.
What to Do When You Forget What to Say
You're giving a speech and your mind goes blank. E.C.G., Inc. gives you advice on how to handle this heart pounding dilemma. First learn how to prevent it. Then learn what to do while trying to recapture your train of thought and your composure.

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