The Academy Of Public Speaking

[fblikebutton] Jargon is the bane of modern day communications. Yet so many things we have to do, explain and sell are wrapped up in layers of it. If we add too much of it into our speeches, presentations and business communications we run the risk of confusing and alienating our audience. In this episode Marc Lemezma explains a simple process to help you eliminate and control the jargon you use.

[fblikebutton] Umms and errs are the real evidence of a nervous or novice speaker. Marc explains why we do it and gives a number of strategies to help you overcome these "distractors"!

[fblikebutton] In this episode Marc shares advice on how to use create, manage and use notes to help you deliver more effective speeches.

[fblikebutton] Having looked at using the correct number of words in your speech - Marc moves on to sharing key strategies that will help you filter out the irrelevant or ineffective words from your speech.

[fblikebutton] In this episode Marc explains the importance of using the right number of words in planning your speech. In the next episode he'll explain strategies to reduce the verbiage and make a really effective presentation.

[fblikebutton] As basic as it sounds - sex sells! But simply dressing something in a sexy wrapper isn't the answer - it won't get your presentation or business noticed. Find our more in this episode.

[fblikebutton] Is there a quick and dirty way to become a better public speaker? What if you have a really urgent need to deliver a key speech? Award winning presenter Marc Lemezma, outlines some options, offers suggestions and some key tips in selecting a public speaking class.

[fblikebutton] Having a great opening is an important way of making sure your audience pays attention and stays with you throughout your talk. In this 4th episode, Marc shares simple strategies for creating engaging speech openings that really grab your audience's attention.

[fblikebutton] Having shown you how to prepare yourself to speak in the last episode, Marc shares a 7 point plan to creating and building your speech. The aim is to make it fit for purpose, easy to understand and straightforward to deliver.

[fblikebutton] Having given fear a context in the first episode, Marc details 3 strategies to help you prepare for fear and to find positive ways to contain it while you speak!

Marc Lemezma introduces a new series of business podcasts. In this first episode Marc Lemezma explores some of the reasons for the fear of speaking in public, to give you the listener a context or framework, within which you can learn to deal with that fear more effectively.