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Later in the king's life, he had to overcome a lack of faith in himself. The secret for any novice presenter that struggle to get their words out is to persist.
The king checked his ego; listened to his wife, Elizabeth; and put his trust in Logue. Find your own Lionel and Elizabeth.
Put the hours in. Bertie progressed as a result of continued exercises. There’s no substitute for preparation.
Leverage experience. Nothing improves public speaking like doing it, as King George VI found out.
Be a true version of yourself. Bertie's stammer humanized him and made him a hero.

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The Real King's Speech Techniques: The Power of Breath for Public Speaking

The movie The King's Speech won so many awards and so many admirers when it arrived in cinemas. But what can you learn about speaking from the real King's Speech techniques? Read on for more. By Olivia MacDonnell, ConfidentSpeak A few years back I watched a documentary, which looked at the true story behind one of my favourite movies, The King's Speech.

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About Breath, from the Real King’s Speech Techniques:

Awareness: Breath = Voice, so make sure that you are aware of your breathing.
Support: Breath is your key support for the voice.
Warm up: Always warm up fi...

Angela Z.

@angelazz492

Communication Tips from The King's Speech

Joey Asher President of Speechworks, a selling and communication skills coaching company in Atlanta. He has worked with hundreds of business people helping them learn how to communicate in a way that connects with clients. His new book 15 Minutes Including Q&A: a Plan to Save

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Lesson 1: Practice, practice, practice

Leading up to the big speech at the end of the film, King George and his coach rehearsed over and over again–out loud!

You have to practice out loud to get a feel for how the words wil...

Lesson 2: Beware of speaker envy

King George likely couldn’t help but feel he would never measure up to the likes of legendary orator Winston Churchill.

Have faith in your voice. The key is to develop one’s own style, also known as your “authentic voice.” That “authentic voice” will connect well with an audience.

Lesson 3: Determination conquers all

King George VI’s success was assured as soon as he made the decision to work hard to become a more effective speaker.

One of the most important keys to improving is simple determination. If you’re serious about improving, you must speak regularly – at least once a week.

Mia

@mia676

Lessons From "The Kings Speech"

I was so touched by this year's Oscar-winning movie, 'The King's Speech.' It's about King George VI, who accidentally became King of England upon the abdication of his older brother Edward VIII in 1936 on the eve of WWII. George VI was deemed unsuitable to become British monarch because of his debilitating and humiliating stutter.

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"You see the neck and mouth go. I found it heartbreaking, literally tear-jerking. Something really hit me watching that. I saw the vulnerability and immense courage, all wrapped up in one mom...

Entrepreneurs are all stutterers in one form or another

The foundational virtue of entrepreneurship is simply courage in the face of limitations.
The quality of effective entrepreneurial leadership combines a practical modesty with a frontiersman's ability to step fearlessly into the unknown.

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