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Oprah Just Gave A Master Class in Public Speaking. Here's What CEOs Should Learn From It

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Oprah Just Gave A Master Class in Public Speaking. Here's What CEOs Should Learn From It

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Even if you didn't watch the Golden Globes on Sunday night, you've probably heard about Oprah Winfrey's speech. While accepting the Cecile B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement, Winfrey delivered a masterful speech that brought the house to its feet. The speech was stirring, and the social media response was swift and overwhelmingly positive.

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Start with a story: It illustrates shared values.
Be personal and vulnerable.
Give credit to others: Sharing appreciation is not just a nice component of your speech, it is table stakes for taking the stage.
Speak about important topics.
Keep it short: Short speeches can also be more memorable.
Cast a vision: No matter what you’re talking about, make sure your message is positive and future-focused

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Barack Obama: A Master Class in Public Speaking [Video]

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President Barack Obama uses three public-speaking techniques to captivate his audiences. Like all of us, sometimes he has an off night. When he's at his best, though, Obama is a gifted speaker who has something to teach all leaders in business and politics, regardless of their political opinions.

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What makes Obama's speeches memorable

Transcendence. By using concrete and tangible language, he can transport audiences to another place and actually paint a portrait that they can see in their minds’ eye.
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Public Speaking Tips: The Ultimate Guide From Brian Tracy

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I've had a wonderful motivational speaking career that has spanned for over 30 years. There are hundreds of public speaking tips I've learned along the way. I'm going to share as many of them with you as I can.

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Voice as an important tool

Your voice influences the impact of your speech and can make or break its success.
With some guidance, you can learn to use your voice to increase your power and persuasiveness in a...

Improve Your Public Speaking Voice

Slow Down when you speak. Your listeners have an opportunity to absorb and reflect on what you’re saying.
Use Voice Exercises to strengthen your voice.
Record And Listen To Your Voice. Look for ways to improve your pronunciation, your delivery, and your pacing.
Record Phone Conversations. Replay to hear different ways that you could improve your delivery and articulation next time.
Focus On Pauses. The drama and power of a speech are contained in the silences that you create as you move from point to point.
Eat And Drink Well. Energy is essential for good speaking and voice projection. Cold water can chill your vocal chords and decrease the amount of warmth in your voice.

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11 Results from Studies About Online Dating

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It was the quintessential Golden Age of Hollywood film: Lovable characters (yes, even the bad guys), catchy song-and-dance numbers, and a story that still makes audiences cry 80 years after its initial release.