The Public Speaker's Quick and Dirty Tips for Improving Your Communication Skills

The Public Speaker's Quick and Dirty Tips for Improving Your Communication Skills

The Public Speaker helps you to inform, motivate, entertain, and persuade better. Join host and creator Lisa B. Marshall for short, practical tips that help you to be engaging and memorable every time you speak. It's not just about public speaking, it's about effective communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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068 TPS How to Write Better LinkedIn Recommendations

January 25, 2021 • 9 mins
Make the most of your network by learning how to write great LinkedIn recommendations

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195 TPS The Message of You

January 25, 2021 • 17 mins
Observational humor can spice up any speech. Guest host Judy Carter, author of The Message of You, explains how on this week's episode of The Public Speaker.

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110 TPS How to Get an Internship

January 25, 2021 • 7 mins
It’s not luck!

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055 TPS Media Training 102

January 25, 2021 • 8 mins
Learn how to answer know-it-all, chummy, goodbye, jargonistic and speculative questions.

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054 TPS Media Training 101

January 25, 2021 • 6 mins
Learn how to handle difficult reporter questions.

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231 TPS How to Make Better Introductions and Remember Names (Part 1)

January 25, 2021 • 11 mins
Making introductions is hard. Remembering names is even harder. In this two-part series, The Public Speaker shares the 5 secrets for making a proper introduction and tips on remembering the names of people you meet.

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353 TPS How to Stand Out in an Interview—Even If You've Been Laid Off

August 11, 2016 • 15 mins
A listener wonders how to manage her frustration after being laid off twice. Are your emotions getting in the way of acheiving your goals? Lisa provides strategies to manage your emotions and acheive success. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2btNBk5

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352 TPS How to Change Topics Mid-Conversation

August 4, 2016 • 8 mins
Do you ever find yourself in a conversation you don’t want to be having? Or maybe the subject has just gone on for too long. There are some polite ways to lead the conversation in a direction hopefully everyone will enjoy. Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, shows you how. Read full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2btyNB9

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351 TPS How to Express Anger in a Healthy Way

July 28, 2016 • 8 mins
Do you struggle with understanding or managing anger? Do you wonder how to communicate when you’re feeling angry? Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, has some tips to help. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2b7lhoQ

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350 TPS Should You Disclose Health Conditions to Your Boss?

July 21, 2016 • 11 mins
Do you wonder how much of a health issue should be disclosed? Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, answers that question and more. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2alOCeU

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349 TPS How to Tactfully Disagree with Someone

July 14, 2016 • 9 mins
We all find ourselves in disagreements occasionally. So what should you do? Keep your mouth shut or say what you think? And if you speak up, what should you say? Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, has the answers. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/29YhIgT

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348 TPS How to Break the News to Your Teen

July 8, 2016 • 8 mins
Wondering how to share sensitive information with a young adult child? Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, shares a personal story, and a recent study indicating the best way to share sensitive information with an older child. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/29IHybZ

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347 TPS Positivity and Listening Fueled Success for Sam Adams Founder

June 30, 2016 • 10 mins
Do you wonder how some entrepreneurs become wildly successful? In many cases, attitude is the primary key to success, and communication skills is the second key. Here, Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, shares how one entrepreneur used these skills to change his industry. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/29L7LWs

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346 TPS Want to Add Humor to Your Speeches?

June 23, 2016 • 8 mins
Do you need to learn how to be more entertaining when you give presentations or speeches? Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, gives you the tools to be a more engaging speaker. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/29EpHmb

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345 TPS How to Say You're Sorry with Apology Languages

June 16, 2016 • 11 mins
I terrible stay at hotel demonstrated to me that even people in finer establishments need lessons in how to apologize. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/28PX1ZG

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344 TPS Why Leaders Ask and Don't Tell: An Interview with Edgar Schein

June 9, 2016 • 22 mins
Did you know that many major disasters could have been avoided had a junior person felt comfortable speaking up? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/28Oozxj

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343 TPS How Being Blunt Can Hurt Your Personal Life

June 2, 2016 • 8 mins
Blunt, undiplomatic communication can be a real problem. In fact, it can’t really be called communication because it actually closes the door to further discussion. Here, Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, gives some helpful advice for improvement in both business and personal communication. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1PaXv5d

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009 TPS Um, Like, How to Sound Ditzy?

May 26, 2016 • 7 mins
Learn to eliminate your distracting ums and ahs and other disfluencies.

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342 TPS How to Acknowledge a Large Donation

May 19, 2016 • 9 mins
Thanking someone for a large donation should involve more than just a thank-you note. Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, gives tips on how to best acknowledge a large gift. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1s3qMtC

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341 TPS Want to Speak Up More at Meetings?

May 12, 2016 • 8 mins
Do you feel like you can speak in public everywhere except in front of your colleagues? This is not uncommon, but it is important to overcome, as it could hamper your career. Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, has some tips to help you be more confident at your next meeting. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1XKXPPg

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