Does Your Speech Need a Tune-up? Speaking like a credible professional requires us to polish the little things in speech and voice. Learn about one area of speech that seems insignificant but creates a lot of impact if developed.Keywords:
Lynda Stucky, diction, speech, pronunciation, international phonetic alphabet, articulation, exaggerated speech, professionalism, polished speech, professional speech, speak clearly, business communication, business speech, dictionary, Four Easy Steps for Speaking Concisely Have you ever asked someone a question but the person responding just can't get to the point even after 3-4 minutes? The response is broken into so many distracting, irrelevant details that you don't even get an answer or perhaps you forget what your original question was. In this article, learn how to respond succinctly with a minimum of words to create a polished, well-spoken response.Keywords:
Lynda Stucky, speech communication, techniques, skills, effective, concise, business communication, communicating training, leadership, culture, executive coaching, Eliminate this Two-Letter Word from Your Vocabulary! So, 'um' you are 'um' giving 'um' a presentation. And 'um' your nerves are 'um' getting in the way. 'um' The thought of being silent during your pauses scares you to death! In creeps this tiny two-letter silence buster that allows you to keep talking constantly. But would your listener hear you better if you didn't use so many 'ums?'Keywords:
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