Political Gesture du Jour

Political Gesture du Jour

Aug. 23, 2016 by

There was the “Clinton thumb”–which most likely originated with John F. Kennedy. Nixon’s “V for victory” at the helicopter door. Although he used it a few times before 1974. And the “Dole pen”–a prop he carried in his right hand.

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Proven Ways to Cure Stage Fright

Sep. 23, 2014 by

By some accounts, public speaking is the No. 1 fear in America. Millions of people are limiting their careers because of this irrational fear. Let’s define stage fright. For me, it’s a cold, clammy feeling of anxiety that churns in

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Business Presentation Success: Hamlet the Speech Coach

Apr. 15, 2014 by

The inspiration for business presentation success can come from anywhere. Hamlet, for instance.  Hamlet is the Prince of Denmark in Shakespeare’s play called Hamlet, written around 1603. In the play, Hamlet retains a troop of actors to stage a play he’s