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Articles by Deborah Torres Patel

• Feel the Love to Overcome Fear of Public Speaking
  Are you one of the majorities of people that fear speaking in public? Fear of public speaking has reached extraordinary proportions affecting most people scheduled to stand up in front of people to speak. One technique that some professional speakers practice is to "feel the love in the room". This may sound like a strange suggestion at first. Read on to discover more.
  Published 01May2007, viewed 340 times

• Prepare & Practice to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking
  Public speaking is one of the most common fears around. Ironically, public speaking is a mandatory task for career success and social advancement (through networking or charity work). Even getting together with a group of people for after-work drinks can be viewed by some as a presentation! In this article, you will discover how you can start to conquer the fear of public speaking with preparation & practice.
  Published 12Apr2007, viewed 343 times

• How To Become A Well Tuned Presentation Machine
  We are called upon daily to present and to express ourselves. The presentation might be in a professional setting, where we need to convince a client to purchase a product or it might be in a social setting where we need to convince a person we meet that we are interesting and fun to be with. How can you improve your communication and presentation skills keeping your presentation machine well tuned?
  Published 30Mar2007, viewed 321 times

• Visualize Conquering Fear of Public Speaking
  It is nearly impossible to go through life without speaking in public. Perhaps you are expected to make a toast at a wedding, say a few words at a friend's funeral, speak for a charitable organization or present to your peers at work. There are so many situations in life where you could find yourself standing in front of a group of people. How would you visualize yourself in a public speaking situation?
  Published 20Mar2007, viewed 325 times

• 6 Simple Ways to Appear Assured & Dramatically Reduce Fear of Public Speaking
  Speaking in public is not only one of people's biggest fears, it's also a fear shared by a majority of people around the world. No one wants to get up in front of others and suffer under scrutiny while stumbling through a speech and trying to stop their heart from pounding. Read on to discover 6 simple ways to appear assured and dramatically reduce fear of public speaking.
  Published 25Feb2007, viewed 343 times

• Paralinguistic Communication Leads to More Perceptive Conversation
  Being aware of paralinguistic vocal strengths and weaknesses will allow you to subtly influence your speaking and listening so that you can become a more powerful communicator. This article highlights common paralinguistic vocal cues and examples.
  Published 23Jan2007, viewed 3981 times

• Helpful Baby Diaper Changing Tips for 1st Time Parents
  Changing baby diapers is often one of the biggest challenges for first time parents. Here are some helpful baby diaper changing tips to make you feel like a pro in no time.
  Published 03Jan2007, viewed 545 times

• Don't Make These 3 Common Public Speaking Mistakes When Introducing Someone
  I made what I consider to be 3 common public speaking mistakes recently when I was introducing someone. For some strange reason, I thought I didn't need to practice what I was going to say out loud. This caused me to relearn 3 very important things. Read this article to discover what they are.
  Published 28Dec2006, viewed 401 times

• 13 Ways to Recognize & Distinguish Your Baby's Cries
  A crying baby can be one of the most frustrating and frightening experiences for first time parents. It's important to remember a crying baby is normal, and that it's the only way a baby has to communicate. In this article, you will discover the top 13 reasons why babies cry and simple actions you can take to sooth your crying baby and confidently give him the loving care and safe baby handling he deserves.
  Published 19Oct2006, viewed 424 times

• Simple Common Sense Tips To Take Care Of Your Voice For Guaranteed Vocal Health & Vocal Power
  Common sense vocal rules can really help you to perform, present & speak well. These simple vocal care tips will help you to become more confident, keep your vocal cords in tip top shape & put your best voice forward.
  Published 22Sep2006, viewed 435 times

• Discover What to Say in 15 Normally Awkward Common Situations - Part Three.
  This three part article series tells you how to say the right thing in awkward situations. In part 3 you will discover how to warn someone about nasty body odor, ask your neighbor to lower the volume on their blasting stereo, disagree with your mother-in-law but still respect her, make small talk with your ex-lover & call a school bully's mother to report a scrape with your child.
  Published 15Sep2006, viewed 410 times

• Discover What to Say in 15 Normally Awkward Common Situations - Part Two.
  This 3 part article series tells you how to say the right thing in awkward situations. In part two you will discover how to deal with colleagues who are speaking untruths or are gossiping about you, your boss or someone you know, subtly let your date know they have broccoli stuck in their teeth and decline a friend's request to borrow a large amount of cash.
  Published 08Sep2006, viewed 389 times

• Discover What to Say in 15 Normally Awkward Common Situations - Part One.
  In Part 1 of the 3 part article series, you will discover how to start a conversation at a posh dinner party, comfort a depressed colleague that just got fired or had a death in the family, stop a stranger from cutting into a line in front of you, and what to say if someone snidely remarks that you've put on weight.
  Published 06Sep2006, viewed 379 times

• 10 Top Rapport Selling Tips (Deborah Patel Interviews Paul Archer)
  Salespeople often forget the most important part of the sale…the customer. The interview with Paul Archer discusses how to put your customers’ needs first. This establishes a deeper integration immersing you into your client’s world and what makes them tick so that you design your sales process around them, not you.
  Published 30Aug2006, viewed 477 times

• Expressing You! - Bringing your Presentation to Life
  No matter who you are or what you do the ability to present yourself and your ideas powerfully is vital in today’s dynamic information age. Speaking well can influence other’s views, close a deal, motivate your team, enhance your business, and elevate your reputation. This article outlines 7 key action areas to guarantee you give your best presentation each and every time.
  Published 13Jul2006, viewed 363 times

• How To Talk To Under-Performers About Poor Work Performance
  Managers need to empower their staff to deliver what is expected. Oftentimes understanding people’s personal motivations is the key to turning around an under-performing employee, team or company. This article outlines what to say and how to listen to empower your staff to achieve personal and professional goals.
  Published 22Jun2006, viewed 460 times

• 19 Timeless Tips to Keep Meetings Short
  Thorough meeting preparation alleviates anxiety. Good planning guarantees that meetings are relevant, don’t overrun and aren’t held back by uniformed, boring or disinterested attendees. Follow these 19 timeless tips to keep your meetings on track and on time.
  Published 04May2006, viewed 333 times

• 12 Surefire Strategies For Overcoming Your Fear Of Public Speaking
  For many people the idea of speaking in public can be absolutely terrifying! And sociologists report that the fear of public speaking ranks even higher than the fear of death. Not to worry. Here are 12 surefire strategies to eliminate stage fright and the fear of public speaking.
  Published 20Apr2006, viewed 355 times

• 17 Painless Pointers To Plan, Prepare & Practice For Public Speaking even if you're scared to death
  Many people have a fear of public speaking. However 75% of fear can be reduced by practice and preparation, 15% by deep breathing, and 10% by mental preparation and focus. Preparing thoroughly using these easy tips as a guide will help you to alleviate unnecessary stress and ultimately provide a consistent structure for achieving extraordinary results each and every time.
  Published 08Apr2006, viewed 344 times

• Getting The Most Out Of Your Voice
  No matter who you are or what you do, chances are you need to use your voice most of the day. Everyone knows the importance of exercising the body but few people realize the voice needs exercise too. Perform these eleven quick and easy warm ups in the privacy of your shower or wherever you feel comfortable to release physical and vocal tension.
  Published 28Mar2006, viewed 350 times

• Top 20 Reasons Why Children Should Study Music
  You will find thousands of books, products, articles and websites discussing the advantages of studying music. This article reveals the top 20 reported benefits for vocal and instrumental music study.
  Published 24Feb2006, viewed 401 times

• How To Make A Better Impression On The Telephone
  5 quick tips to dramatically improve your telephone communication, generate an upbeat first impression, and have a more likeable and confident speaking voice.
  Published 22Feb2006, viewed 344 times

• 6 Top Fashion Tips To Cultivate Your Charisma
  You only get one chance to make a first impression. What you wear can strongly influence others and make or break your presentation. Learn 6 easy ways to guarantee you will be more charismatic and naturally radiant.
  Published 13Feb2006, viewed 376 times

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