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Melissa Newton, CTM

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Perfecting your ability to speak effectively in your professional and personal life will give you the confidence to accomplish anything.  

How do you start?  You begin by making a...

Commitment for change
Building a solid foundation of knowledge
Applying experience and speaking concepts

The Articles and Speaking Savvy series available in this category will start you on a new journey of self-discovery.  The knowledge you master and its application will give you the foundation to build a successful career and gratifying personal life.

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Articles

Job Interview Jitters
Interviewing for a job can be extremely stressful.  You can literally feel you are being examined beneath the lens of a microscope.  Don't despair!  When you can build confidence in your ability to speak, a job interview can actually be a worthwhile learning experience.  If you can lasso your jitters, you can complete a job interview with flying colors.

Managing Your Career
Wall Street Journal columnist Joann S. Lublin wrote an interesting article entitled "Managing Your Career".  The article was published on Tuesday, October 5, 2004.  

Public Speaking: A Mind Game With Your Head
When it comes to speaking, the emotion of fear or great apprehension can appear real to the individual giving the speech or presentation. The remedy lies in recognizing that when it comes to the fear of public speaking, it truly is all in your head.

The Fear of Public Speaking
You are not alone when it comes to the fear of public speaking. In fact, public speaking is the one phobia that affects most men and women in every profession and walk of life. Discover how you can overcome the fear of public speaking with practical advice in "The Fear of Public Speaking."

Typical Trouble Spots of Novice Speakers
Once a novice speaker begins the journey to self-development for effective public speaking, he commences with the process of fine-tuning his speaking image. The first step in the process is addressing the typical trouble spots that new speakers encounter.

Speaking Savvy Series
Below is a selected article from my Speaking Savvy series.

Comfortable Conversation
Carrying on a comfortable conversation with someone you know is a snap. The challenge comes when you are speaking with a stranger. There are three "Truths" when it comes to conversing comfortably with another individual (or group for that matter). I share those secrets with you!

   

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