Speech Training: Speech Disfluencies

Speech Training: Speech Disfluencies

Aug. 30, 2007 by

Um and His Cousin Er I hate speech coaches who don’t let you say “Um!”  I listen to a lot of speakers, and a few “Uhms” don’t bother me.  They make the speaker seem normal and conversational. On the other

Presentation Tips: The Thoughtful Presenter

Presentation Tips: The Thoughtful Presenter

May. 26, 2007 by

There are men and women who live on the back porch of their souls, and when you walk up on the front porch and knock on the door, they take a long time to open up.  You can hear their