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The Public Speaker's Quick and Dirty Tips for Improving Your Communication Skills

The Public Speaker helps you to inform, motivate, entertain, and persuade better. Join host and creator Lisa B. Marshall for short, practical tips that help you to be engaging and memorable every time... Read more

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009 TPS Um, Like, How to Sound Ditzy?

009 TPS Um, Like, How to Sound Ditzy?

Learn to eliminate your distracting ums and ahs and other disfluencies.

26 May 2016

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291 TPS How to Avoid Awkward Silences

291 TPS How to Avoid Awkward Silences

You know how to introduce yourself, but how do you keep the conversation going? Lisa B. Marshall, The Public Speaker, of... Read more

10 Apr 2015

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168 TPS Four Tips for Encouraging Communication in the Workplace

168 TPS Four Tips for Encouraging Communication in the Workplace

Is your team hesitant to share their ideas? Here's how to create an atmosphere where communicating ideas is encouraged. ... Read more

24 Jul 2015

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151 TPS Five Things a Boss Should Never Say

151 TPS Five Things a Boss Should Never Say

If you want to encourage creativity and build morale in your group, here are 5 things you shouldn't say. Read the transc... Read more

16 Apr 2015

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308 TPS Why You Should Embrace Awkward Small Talk

308 TPS Why You Should Embrace Awkward Small Talk

Do you think small talk is a time waster? Would you rather send a text then have an in-person conversation? Do you go ou... Read more

28 Aug 2015

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206 TPS Why You Hate Your Voice

206 TPS Why You Hate Your Voice

When you hear your voice on playback, it's usually higher-pitched and thinner than what you expected. The Public Speaker... Read more

27 Nov 2015

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313 TPS How to Accept a Compliment

313 TPS How to Accept a Compliment

This podcast will tell you why accepting compliments is so important, how to overcome awkwardness, and how to do it righ... Read more

2 Oct 2015

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066 TPS The Elevator Pitch - Presenting Ideas Quickly

066 TPS The Elevator Pitch - Presenting Ideas Quickly

Questions go to publicspeaker@quickanddirtytips.com. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! Read... Read more

31 Jul 2015

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310 TPS How to Overcome Shyness in the Classroom

310 TPS How to Overcome Shyness in the Classroom

Do you or someone you know have trouble speaking up in the classroom? Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, has some... Read more

11 Sep 2015

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318 TPS How to Stop Over-Apologizing

318 TPS How to Stop Over-Apologizing

Do you find yourself apologizing frequently, even when something is not your fault? Lisa B. Marshall , aka The Public Sp... Read more

13 Nov 2015

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301 TPS 6 Body Language Secrets of Powerful People

301 TPS 6 Body Language Secrets of Powerful People

Present your best self through your posture and gestures. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1LGr0ht

21 Jul 2015

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292 TPS 4 Rules for Eye Contact in Conversations

292 TPS 4 Rules for Eye Contact in Conversations

Is there such a thing as too much eye contact? The Public Speaker explains how to use eye contact to build trust and rap... Read more

24 Apr 2015

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316 TPS 6 Constructive Ways to Give Negative Feedback

316 TPS 6 Constructive Ways to Give Negative Feedback

Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, will show you how to hold tough conversations while still being a nice person.... Read more

23 Oct 2015

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341 TPS Want to Speak Up More at Meetings?

341 TPS Want to Speak Up More at Meetings?

Do you feel like you can speak in public everywhere except in front of your colleagues? This is not uncommon, but it is ... Read more

12 May 2016

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339 TPS Find Your Storytelling Style to Engage Your Audience

339 TPS Find Your Storytelling Style to Engage Your Audience

Storytelling is an important part of being human. Stories connect us to each other; they create a bond. We all love to h... Read more

28 Apr 2016

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321 TPS Can Body Language Improve Office Relationships?

321 TPS Can Body Language Improve Office Relationships?

Is your body language helping you or hurting you at the office? Lisa B. Marshall shows you how to make sure it helps. Re... Read more

11 Dec 2015

9mins

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302 TPS 7 Cold Hard Truths About Getting Hired

302 TPS 7 Cold Hard Truths About Getting Hired

Looking for a new position? Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, share five secrets that HR won’t tell you about th... Read more

3 Jul 2015

12mins

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296 TPS How to Ask for Something

296 TPS How to Ask for Something

Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want. Lisa B. Marshall, The Public Speaker, talks about her biggest asks and offers ... Read more

22 May 2015

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317 TPS 5 Ways to Speak Up (Without a Freakout): An Interview with Matt Abrahams

317 TPS 5 Ways to Speak Up (Without a Freakout): An Interview with Matt Abrahams

Do you have Public Speaking Anxiety? In this interview with Matt Abrahams, Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, wi... Read more

6 Nov 2015

14mins

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315 TPS How to Handle Rude Questions

315 TPS How to Handle Rude Questions

How do you respond when people ask rude and personal questions? It's a sticky situation. Read the full transcript here: ... Read more

16 Oct 2015

7mins

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