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4 Speaking Tricks That Work Every Time

January 27, 2016January 27, 2016 RISE NETWORKS 0 Comment Rise Networks Community Comfort, Connection, Eye Contact, Interest, Presentation, Public-Speaking, risenetworks.org, Rules, Tricks

(By Karen Houghs) “Become aware of times when you make eye contact in a casual, enjoyable conversation. It’s easy with one person. How does it

Are You Nervous? 5 Tips For Better Public Speaking

May 19, 2015May 19, 2015 RISE NETWORKS 0 Comment Business, Rise Networks Community, Youth Speak Communication, Conversation, public, Public-Speaking, risenetworks.org, Speaking

(By Jenn Godbout) “When addressing a crowd, make eye contact with different audience members for 3 to 5 seconds each (when talking to one person, 7

5 (Mostly) Free Ways You Can Advance Your Career This Weekend

April 29, 2015April 29, 2015 RISE NETWORKS 0 Comment Business, Rise Networks Community, Youth Speak Basic Coding, career, Career Advancement, Graphic Design, Public-Speaking, Publishing, risenetworks.org

(By Kat Moon) “Publishing in your area of expertise is a great skill to have, and it makes getting noticed by both recruiters and influential

4 Public Speaking Tricks You’ve Got to Try

December 10, 2014December 10, 2014 RISE NETWORKS 0 Comment Business, Rise Networks Community, Youth Speak Culture, Information, learning, Public-Speaking, risenetworks.org, Story Telling, Tricks

(By Jill Krasny) “It’s not strictly academic. You have to be a little entertaining.” When crafting your speech, remember to focus on the elements that

How to Speak Like a Leader

July 10, 2014July 10, 2014 RISE NETWORKS 1 Comment Rise Networks Community, Youth Speak Abstract Language, Attention, Audience, Communication, Delivery, Focus, leadership, Public-Speaking, risenetworks.org

(By Jessica Stillman) “When people use abstract language, they communicate that they are removed from the action and able to distill the gist or essence

Public Speaking Tips: 3 Speaking Tricks You’ve Got to Try

February 13, 2014February 13, 2014 RISE NETWORKS 0 Comment Rise Networks Community Development, Focus, learning, Presentation, Public-Speaking, Story Telling

(By Jill Krasny) “The best speakers are the ones who realize that [speaking] is telling a story. It’s not strictly academic. You have to be

Cultural Coaching: Knowing When To Shut Up

January 17, 2014January 17, 2014 RISE NETWORKS 0 Comment Rise Networks Community business, Chinese, Cultural Coaching, Meetings, Panic, Public-Speaking

(By Erin Meyer) “To my growing dismay, Chen remained silent and nearly motionless as I went through the rest of my presentation. He nodded politely while

7 Speaking Mistakes Professionals Make

January 9, 2014January 9, 2014 RISE NETWORKS 0 Comment Rise Networks Community Audience, business, Conversations, Proffesionals, Public-Speaking, Speech

(By Alison Griswold) “Nothing turns an audience off like a boring presenter. That’s why vocal coaches say one of the worst speaking mistakes is to

9 Ways To Sound Like You Know What You’re Talking About

January 6, 2014January 6, 2014 RISE NETWORKS 0 Comment Rise Networks Community Feedback, Optimal Pitch, Public-Speaking, Recordings, Videos, Voice Coach

(By Alison Griswold) “Think about speaking from one punctuation mark to another. Figure out where the commas, em-dashes, periods, and other break marks would fall in