The Golden Rule Of Public Speaking

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Do you believe that you should always start your speech with “Hello, my name is ABC from company XYZ”?

Do you believe that you are obliged to welcome the authorities in your audience at the very beginning of your speech?

Do you believe that you can only use your corporate design Powerpoint template?

Do you believe that you cannot . . . → Read More: The Golden Rule Of Public Speaking

Thank You, Montserrat

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What do great public speakers and great opera singers have in common?

They both touch our emotions.

When Benjamin Zander promoted the love for classical music in his milestone setting TED talk, the 50th stage anniversary of Montserrat Caballé at her beloved Gran Teatre del Liceu was still three years away.

When Rose and I saw the living legend and . . . → Read More: Thank You, Montserrat

The Seven Minute Star Annual Report Of Inspiration 2011

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Dear Friend of Inspiring Communication!

After a year of survival (2009) and a year of hope (2010), the year 2011 has been the year of consolidation – with a more solid base of recurring key clients, the continual cooperation with two business schools and new proven concepts in place.

Enjoy this summary of all The Seven Minute Star . . . → Read More: The Seven Minute Star Annual Report Of Inspiration 2011

Your Xmas Highlight, Your Xmas Speech

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These days a flood of emails and facebook posts, tweets and real letters (Yes, people with style still use them!) indicate that Xmas is back already again. Back to the family, back to not watching weight, back to buying last minute presents.

What about spicing up your Xmas this year? What about surprising your loved . . . → Read More: Your Xmas Highlight, Your Xmas Speech

Thank You, Basel

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Imagine 250 people from all over Europe and from all over the world sharing time, knowledge and laughter – for three days, in one place, together. People who love to learn. People who love to give feedback. People who love to receive feedback with a smile. It seems the Land of Oz!

This fall, from November 25 . . . → Read More: Thank You, Basel

Who Is The Asterism Whiz?

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In astronomy, an asterism is a pattern of stars recognized on Earth’s night sky…

I knew Tobias was different when I first met him in one of my public speaking seminars with FEM in Barcelona. He had this unique poetic aura, this special way of saying things. Ever since we’ve stayed in contact.

When Tobias approached me with the . . . → Read More: Who Is The Asterism Whiz?

We Are The Masters Of Our Fate – Speech Analysis

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In December 1941, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the British Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill traveled to the US to deliver a compelling wartime message to the American government.

I love this (shortened version of the original) speech a lot. It offers many learnings – in content and delivery, in passion and enthusiasm, in rhetoric and . . . → Read More: We Are The Masters Of Our Fate – Speech Analysis

An Interview With One Of The Best

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Watch John’s award winning speech “Pay Attention!”

Three paragraphs about John Zimmer, one of the best public speakers in Europe:

John is a Canadian now living in Geneva, Switzerland. With degrees in International Relations and Law, he has over 20 years of public speaking experience before courts, tribunals, business conferences, bodies of the United Nations and more.

John lectures on . . . → Read More: An Interview With One Of The Best

Are You Planning To Become A Trainer?

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My mom used to be an elementary school teacher. For 56 years – first at school, then privately – she would teach youngsters to help them accomplish more in life.

Today, I understand her high level of self-realization. When I started to turn my passion for public speaking into a profession, I didn’t know how rewarding this . . . → Read More: Are You Planning To Become A Trainer?

36 Ideas For Expanding Your Charisma

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I always kind of believed them. Those who said it. I would have never thought how wrong they were. Those who say that one cannot learn charisma…

“Charisma- either you have it or you don’t!”

Wrong!

On July 17 and 18 2011, I had the incredible pleasure to work with the 12-headed management team of the Mercure Munich City Center hotel.

The seminar . . . → Read More: 36 Ideas For Expanding Your Charisma