
Peter George Public Speaking
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Helping experts be calm, confident, and credible | Author of the Award-Winning The Captivating Public Speaker | Public Speaking Coach | Professional Speaker
Providence, Rhode Island
Joined August 2008
Many presenters unintentionally shift the focus to themselves by saying things like, “I am going to speak about … ” or, “I am going to share with you … ” or, “I am going to show you how …." This shifts the attention to the speaker. #publicspeakingbooks #publicspeakingtips
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Slides are not the presentation itself; they serve to reinforce the message you're conveying while they are being displayed. #publicspeakingbooks #publicspeakingtips #publicspeakingtraining #thecaptivatingpublicspeaker
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To truly grasp your concepts and materials, transition to using fewer, more concise bullet points rather than simply memorizing them. #publicspeakingbooks #publicspeakingtips #publicspeakingtraining #thecaptivatingpublicspeaker
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I appreciate your thoughtful remarks about The Captivating Public Speaker, Jennifer. I'm thrilled that you find it beneficial. #publicspeakingtraining #publicspeakingtips #publicspeakingbooks #thecaptivatingpublicspeaker
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Simple and easy-to-implement engagement techniques include suggesting your audience "right this down," and "think about this.". #publicspeakingbooks #publicspeakingtips #publicspeakingtraining #thecaptivatingpublicspeaker
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Unless something happens in the moments leading up to your talk that provides a reason to do so, resist the temptation to deviate from your planned opening. #publicspeakingbooks #publicspeakingtips #publicspeakingtraining #thecaptivatingpublicspeaker
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This is like saying to become an Olympian skier is all you have to do is ski a lot. A study at McGill University in Canada also refutes this myth. #publicspeakingbook #publicspeakingtips #thecaptivatingpublicspeaker #publicspeakingmyths
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This can be compared to Michelangelo methodically sculpting a block of marble until he revealed his brilliant masterpiece, "David.". #publicspeakingquotes #publicspeakingbooks #publicspeakingtraining #thecaptivatingpublicspeaker
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When your words and tone are not in alignment, your audience receives two messages. This inconsistency leads to misunderstanding and lack of engagement. #publicspeakingbooks #publicspeakingtips #publicspeakingtraining #thecaptivatingpublicspeaker
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Thank you, Judy. Your recognition is deeply appreciated. #publicspeakingtraining #publicspeakingtips #publicspeakingbooks #thecaptivatingpublicspeaker
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Throughout history, many notable figures such as Buffett, Jobs, Gates, Churchill, Lincoln, and Aristotle have expressed similar ideas. Perhaps it's true. #publicspeakingquotes #publicspeakingbooks #publicspeakingtraining #thecaptivatingpublicspeaker
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In most instances, pausing after presenting a slide allows your audience to carefully examine the content, grasp its relevance to your point, and then refocus on your presentation without missing information. #publicspeakingbooks #publicspeakingtips #publicspeakingtraining
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Unless you are an author conducting a book reading, your audience is not there to be read to. Learn your presentation and engage in a dialogue with your audience. #publicspeakingbooks #publicspeakingtips #publicspeakingtraining #thecaptivatingpublicspeaker
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People still ask if this is a thing. It never was. #publicspeakingbook #publicspeakingtips #thecaptivatingpublicspeaker #publicspeakingmyths
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The person who hired you and the person who pays the person who hired you need to have their objectives met, too. #publicspeakingbooks #publicspeakingtips #publicspeakingtraining #thecaptivatingpublicspeaker
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To make a profound impact in someone's life, strive to establish a personal connection. #publicspeakingquotes #publicspeakingbooks #publicspeakingtraining #thecaptivatingpublicspeaker .
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While this may seem obvious, many speakers tend to focus solely on delivering necessary information. However, simply providing what is needed may be informative, but it often lacks engagement. #publicspeakingbooks #publicspeakingtips #publicspeakingtraining
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