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4 Speaking Tricks That Work Every Time

January 27, 2016January 27, 2016 RISE NETWORKS0 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 NETWORKS0 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 NETWORKS0 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 NETWORKS0 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 NETWORKS1 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 NETWORKS0 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 NETWORKS0 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 NETWORKS0 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 NETWORKS0 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