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Here's the place to find some of my favorite public speaking goodies: links to my blog (Speak Schmeak), articles on public speaking, recommended reading, and resources and information on how you can build skills and confidence - and learn to love public speaking!
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Lisa Braithwaite works with individuals to help build their skills and confidence as speakers.

Speak Schmeak Blog: Things I'm thinking about speakers and speaking

Check out my latest posts about public speaking:

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Gift Guide For Speakers

Check out my annual holiday shopping list for the speakers, teachers and trainers in your life.

Resources and handouts

Dealing With Hecklers

A compilation of excellent suggestions by readers of SpeakerNet News.

Get Grounded

Prepare your mind and body before going onstage with this free handout.

101 Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking e-book

This e-book is the ultimate cheat-sheet! Available for purchase on my website. And here it is for the Kindle!

7 Ways to Practice Public Speaking at Work

If you're looking to get public speaking experience, but don't know where to begin, try the workplace as an option! Free download here.

What to Do With That Pesky Microphone

Ever wondered how to handle a microphone when you need to give a speech? Here are some tried-and-true tips for success! Free download here.

Presentation Readiness Checklist

Have you ever wished you had a complete checklist of all the things you need to remember for your public speaking gigs? Have I got the checklist for you - the "Presentation Readiness Checklist," that is!

Presentation Tools Checklist

Here's a checklist to make sure you have all your tools, equipment and handouts in order before you walk out the door. Add your own items at the bottom!

Subscribe to my Presentation Pointers e-Newsletter

My Presentation Pointers newsletter comes out once a month and features news and articles on public speaking. How could you go wrong? It's free!

And you also get my favorite "Ten Tips for Speakers" handout when you sign up. Score!

Published Articles and Guest Blog Posts

Mix and Mingle: How to Work a Holiday Party
Holiday parties are supposed to be fun.

We get to dress up in our schmanciest duds and sparkliest jewelry, indulge in fine wines and hors d'oeuvres, and meet fascinating new people. Oh yeah, that thing about meeting new people - it's not so much fun as it is intimidating and anxiety-inducing. Read on...
9 Things a Home Shopping Show Can Teach You About Public Speaking
You want to see a real public speaking pro at work? Watch a few minutes of a home shopping channel. In the five minutes that I watched QVC, I saw the host do just about everything we're taught to do as speakers.
Public Speaking: What's Confidence and How Do I Get It?
We all know that audiences are drawn to a speaker with confidence. We all know that we need to have confidence as speakers. But what is this magical thing called confidence, and where does it come from?

How do you gain the ability to believe in yourself and to demonstrate that belief to the whole world? Do you always have to feel confident to look confident? And is reducing anxiety the same thing as gaining confidence?

Let's explore these questions and solve the mystery of this most desirable and elusive trait.
Public Speaking: Spice Up Your Presentation with Storytelling - Associated Content
One of the best ways to get your audience's attention right from the beginning and keep it is with storytelling. Follow these tips for telling a story and you'll find your audience sitting impatiently on the edge of their seats, anticipating the exceptional presentation to come.

"7-Week Shortcut to Public Speaking Confidence" e-course

The "7-Week Shortcut to Public Speaking Confidence" e-course is a fast track to making fast friends with your next audience and just as importantly... saving yourself from the humiliating blunders we've all seen speakers fall prey to...

* Running over time and getting the evil eye from people with places to be...

* Struggling to "think on your feet" as the awkward silence continues...

* Losing your audience's attention only to watch people glance down at their watch over and over...

* Forgetting your place... as someone leans into their neighbor to whisper, "Does this person know what they're doing?!"

Click here to find out more about the e-course.

Recommended Reading

Check out these inspiring books on business and public speaking. I highly recommend them!
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My favorite blogs

Jane Pollak's blog
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Escape Adulthood
Hosted by Kim and Jason Kotecki, the Escape Adulthood blog offers up strategies from childhood to help you treat Adultitis and create a life with less stress and more fun.
The Publicity Hound’s Blog
Free publicity and public relations tips, tools and strategies
HELLO, my name is BLOG!
Scott Ginsberg is an internationally recognized author, professional speaker and the only person in the world who wears a nametag 24-7 to make people friendlier and more approachable.
Seth's Blog
Seth Godin's always insightful thoughts on marketing and business
Tim Ferriss's 4-Hour Workweek and Lifestyle Design Blog
Tim Ferriss's 4-Hour Workweek and Lifestyle Design Blog
FORTIFY YOUR OASIS
Consultant and author Rowan Manahan's musings on the world of work, career management and personal development.

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    EC (Lisa) Stewart Jul 9, 2009 @ 1:44 pm | delete
    Great outline of everything I need to know about professional speaking. I'm including this link on my blog for others to find, too.

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    EditorDave Feb 12, 2009 @ 12:12 pm | delete
    Hi Lisa!
    I'm glad I stumbled over your Twitter comment (I'm @ fanihiman95376, btw)--I read your blog post on the "statistics"- you know, the one about people's retention of the written word, the spoken word, and the accompanying visuals. As a former school teacher (who had those statistics pounded into my head), I still sensed that they were a bit off. Like you said, the researcher who came up with the numbers used a study involving things "emotionally charged" and even then, said had various disclaimers about the validity of the numbers in different situations.
    I'm no longer a teacher (well, maybe I am)--I now provide editing/writing services to folks who want their writing improved, their marketing materials to shine, and their technical documents to be understandable. (Also do resume assistance from a copywriter's perspective.)
    This Squidoo lens is a definite 5*! I enjoy your tweets and your blog.... You definitely have a knack with words!
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    RyanRE Oct 25, 2008 @ 11:07 am | delete
    This is a great lens about public speaking Lisa. Public speaking is truly a skill that most people could improve on greatly.
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    simo92 May 8, 2008 @ 12:16 pm | delete
    hey,
    LISA? THANK YOU FOR THIS INFORMATION, I WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU ALL TO TAKE A LOOK AT MY LENS TO DISCOVER MORE TIPS AND TRICKS THAT YOU MAY FIND VERY HELPFULL TO IMPROVE YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS.
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    driewe Dec 20, 2007 @ 2:49 pm | delete
    Nice Lens, I gave you 5 stars
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    Oct 10, 2007 @ 6:18 pm | delete
    Hi Lisa,

    I really have enjoyed your blog. Finding your lense is such a pleasant surprise. Thanks for sharing.
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    happynutritionist Aug 29, 2007 @ 9:22 am | delete
    Hi Lisa,

    What a super lense! Just hopped on over from WIN, there are a lot of links I'd like to take time to visit, so will be adding you to my lenseroll. Stop by and say hello at my lenses sometime. God bless! claudia :-)
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    ChickMagnet101 Aug 28, 2007 @ 3:27 pm | delete
    Hey Lisa, thanks for the useful lens! (I've rated it 5 stars!) Appreciate the information on public speaking. Like how you've included the 4 Hour Work Week Book. I've also learned to add this information into my personal life. Keep up the great work!
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