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How to listen to a speech

Nick Morgan2019-03-02T06:00:17-05:00May 4, 2017|Audience Interaction, Content/Writing, Emotion, Fear of Public Speaking, Listening, Speech Writing, Storytelling|

I so often write about how to create and give better speeches that I rarely write about listening to speeches.  ...

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Why Speakers Must Deal in Fear

Nick Morgan2017-05-02T04:00:32-05:00May 2, 2017|Audience Interaction, Authenticity, Content/Writing, Emotion, Neuroscience, Speech Writing, Storytelling, Successful Speakers|

The only people who like change are wet babies.  I forget who originally told me that wonderful saying – I’m ...

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How to create an unforgettable speech

Nick Morgan2019-03-02T06:01:02-05:00April 27, 2017|Audience Interaction, Authenticity, Content/Writing, Emotion, Speech Writing, Storytelling, Successful Speakers|

The secret wish of every speaker, once they’ve gotten past the goal of simply surviving the experience, is to have ...

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What’s the Most Important Personality Trait for a Speaker?

Nick Morgan2019-03-02T06:04:24-05:00April 6, 2017|Audience Interaction, Authenticity, Content/Writing, Current Affairs, Listening, Speech Writing, Storytelling, Successful Speakers|

What’s the most important trait for a speaker?  Extroversion?  Confidence? Charisma? I’m going to suggest something that may surprise you.  ...

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Five Ways to Ensure Presentation Success

Nick Morgan2017-02-28T04:00:00-05:00February 28, 2017|Audience Interaction, Content/Writing, Emotion, Event Planning and Management, Speech Writing, Storytelling, Successful Speakers|

Clients often ask me, “How can I raise my game?” or “How can I take my speaking to the next ...

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What James Bond Can Teach Us About Public Speaking

Nick Morgan2017-02-09T04:00:27-05:00February 9, 2017|Content/Writing, Current Affairs, Neuroscience, Speech Writing, Storytelling|

Sometimes New Year’s resolutions have unintended consequences.  I started a new exercise program – with the usual results, which is ...

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No Excuses for Not Being at the Top of Your Game

Nick Morgan2017-01-31T04:00:47-05:00January 31, 2017|Audience Interaction, Body Language, Content/Writing, Guest Blog, Speech Writing, Storytelling, Successful Speakers, When Things Go Wrong|

Today I'm cross-posting with David Meerman Scott, speaker extraordinaire, who was kind enough to share his experiences when he had ...

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An Analysis of President Trump’s Inaugural Address

Nick Morgan2017-01-20T17:57:23-05:00January 20, 2017|Body Language, Current Affairs, Non-Verbal Communication, Speaker Critiques, Speech Writing, Storytelling|

What was uppermost in the mind of Mr. Trump on the day of his swearing-in?  Apparently, our new president deeply ...

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Is This Your Year to Write a Book?

Nick Morgan2017-01-12T04:00:41-05:00January 12, 2017|Book Writing and Publishing, Books, Books (Print), Content/Writing, Current Affairs, Storytelling|

Should you write a book this year?  Do you have an idea that you’re convinced the world needs to read ...

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How to be a Successful Speaker in Turbulent Times

Nick Morgan2016-12-28T04:00:47-05:00December 28, 2016|Authenticity, Current Affairs, Fear of Public Speaking, Neuroscience, Speaker Marketing, Storytelling, Successful Speakers|

(The second of two articles about preparing for 2017.) It’s official: we are living in turbulent times.  I’ve never seen ...