Looking like a liar

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To be persuadable, people need to sense unity between what they see, the sounds they hear and the words they understand. If my body language says “I am very nervous” and my voice says “I am extremely embarrassed”, then the exciting possibilities of my big idea are unlikely to enjoy a great reception. It doesn’t… Read more »

Public speaking jam

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My voice is too deep. My eyes look in funny directions when I explain things. I don’t know where to put my hands. I keep saying “um”. I hate the way I look up there. Most people are their own worst critics when it comes to public speaking. To help clients improve, I film them and… Read more »