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Observational humor can spice up any speech. Guest host Judy Carter, author of The Message of You, explains how on this week's episode of The Public Speaker.

We all find ourselves in disagreements occasionally. So what should you do? Keep your mouth shut or say what you think? And if you speak up, what should you say? Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, has the answers. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/29YhIgT

Actress Jennifer Lawrence says she doesn’t memorize her lines. Find out why The Public Speaker says you shouldn’t memorize, either - and get her tips on the best way to deliver a speech. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1rUENoI

Is it ok to use the word “so” as a sentence starter? The Public Speaker explains why it is - and why everyone’s suddenly doing so. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1yum5dV

LinkedIn’s SlideShare is an effective way to share your content with a wider audience. The Public Speaker, Lisa B. Marshall, shows you how to optimize your SlideShare deck.

The Public Speaker explores the techniques that comedians practice to be memorable performers. See how these tips can help make you a better speaker!

The Public Speaker explains why you shouldn’t use your slides as your takeaway, and how your audience will get the most out of your presentation if you keep your notes and slides separate. Plus: how to use PowerPoint to create visually compelling slides and information-packed handouts.

If you want to improve communication with your child's teacher, this episode is for you. The Public Speaker shares tips from educational leadership expert, Cynthia Compton, on how teachers, parents, and children can work together for everyone's benefit.

Have you ever gotten an email that made you want to lose your cool? The Public Speaker explains how to maintain professionalism and avoid embarrassing email exchanges that can get you into hot water. Visit the website to read the full transcript: http://bit.ly/1t37TS4

Likable people are more successful in business and life. Learn how to increase your likability. Visit the website to read the full transcript: http://bit.ly/1utfE7S

You don't have to be a politician to use the art of persuasion. Learn how to develop your personal influence to get people to see your point of view and do what you want. Read the full transcript: http://bit.ly/UZrcAj

How much thought do you put in creating the right environment for a negotiation? The Public Speaker explains how the best choices can have a psychological and emotional impact. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/UxZdHI

Wondering how to share sensitive information with a young adult child? Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, shares a personal story, and a recent study indicating the best way to share sensitive information with an older child. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/29IHybZ

Do women apologize too much? Do you often say "sorry" without thinking? Inspired by Pantene's "Not Sorry" commercial, The Public Speaker takes a deeper look at the "sorry" state of apologies. Visit the website to read the full transcript and leave a comment: http://bit.ly/1kV3Dj7

Jumping between topics in a speech without thoughtful transitions can make you tough to follow. The Public Speaker shows you how to create smoother transitions for a better flow.

Many people you interact with during your day are not native English speakers. The Public Speaker, Lisa B. Marshall, offers these 10 tips for better conversations with an ESL speaker. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1xLUAsl

June 28 is National Handshake Day. Celebrate with the Public Speaker and learn the right and wrong ways to shake hands. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1ri31b6

June 19th is World Sauntering Day. The Public Speaker explains that we need to stop the glorification of busy and love the life we have today by changing the way we communicate with ourselves.

Admit it, you can’t get that catch phrase out of your head. The Public Speaker explains how a good slogan helps get your message across. Read the full transcript: http://bit.ly/1nBZqVE

Having a conversation in a second language can be intimidating. The Public Speaker has 10 tips to make ESL conversations easier and more fulfilling. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1rDxdzg

Making a presentation in your community can be nerve wrecking. Learn 6 tips for calming your nerves before speaking.

Polling is a great way to keep your audience involved. The Public Speaker explains various options for increasing participant engagement and learning by polling.

May 17 is National Pack Rat Day. In honor of this holiday, learn to declutter your social media profiles with the Public Speaker's 6 easy tips.

Do you wonder how some entrepreneurs become wildly successful? In many cases, attitude is the primary key to success, and communication skills is the second key. Here, Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, shares how one entrepreneur used these skills to change his industry. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/29L7LWs

The Public Speaker share 4 tips for exerting influence to get your ideas heard.

Do you dread getting up in front of others? Unfortunately, performance anxiety can exact a huge toll on self-confidence and self-esteem. If you have stage fright, you’re in good company. Some of the most popular performers also also suffer from anxiety on stage. Here are 8 celebrities who have overcome their nerves.

If you need to project your voice and make yourself heard, The Public Speaker has 3 tips for how to make your voice bigger (rather than just louder).

LinkedIn is useful for much more than just job searching. The Public Speaker explains how LinkedIn can help you build your network and engage customers.

The Public Speaker explores the techniques that comedians practice to be memorable performers. See how these tips can help make you a better speaker.

March Madness is here. The Public Speaker shows us how to motivate our team like a pro. We look at famous speeches and see why they work.

How do you impress a VIP who doesn’t know you from a hole in the wall? The Public Speaker offers 8 tips to help you network more effectively and get noticed.

Happy birthday Twitter! The Public Speaker tells us 10 things she wishes she had known about Twitter from the beginning. It’s not too late to join Twitter and use it to promote your business.

You’ve got a speech to give, but you’ve procrastinated. Not to worry, the Public Speaker tells you how to give a great presentation even if you waited until the last minute to prepare. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1jVnN2M

We can learn a lot about public speaking by watching The Oscars. The Public Speaker reviews Jared Leto’s Oscar acceptance speech and explains why it’s a great example of how to accept an award.

Do you need to learn how to be more entertaining when you give presentations or speeches? Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, gives you the tools to be a more engaging speaker. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/29EpHmb

The Public Speaker takes another look at speaking to an audience of children. Here are 10 more tips for keeping a school-age audience engaged.

Speaking to a group of children is not the same as speaking to a group of adults. The Public Speaker gives tips to help you engage some of the most discerning listeners: children.

Men and women use social media differently. In Part 2 of this series, The Public Speaker explains how we can learn from each other and get better at promoting ourselves and building online relationships.

Men and women use social media differently. The Public Speaker explains how we can learn from each other and get better at promoting ourselves and building relationships online.

This year’s Golden Globes were ripe with teachable moments for public speakers. The The Public Speaker shares 5 1/2 lessons from this year's awards ceremony.

Swearing can be persuasive if you do it right. The Public Speaker explores how profanity can be used effectively. Download your FREE report, "7 Essential Trails of Exceptional People" or learn more by visiting www.smarttalksuccess.com

Swearing in a podcast or during a speech -- does it help get your point across or just alienate your audience? It's not so simple. The Public Speaker tackles this thorny issue in Part 1 of this series on profanity.

Let’s start the new year by reviewing the top 10 Public Speaker podcast episodes of the past year. Which communication tips made the biggest impact in 2013? Listen to find out! Visit smarttalksuccess.com to learn more about Smart Talk.

Making introductions is hard. Remembering names is even harder. In Part 2 of this series, the Public Speaker shares her 5 secrets for always remembering the names of people you meet.

Not all presentations are given standing up. Whether it’s an interview, a power lunch, or a team meeting, following these 7 tips will help you make an effective sit-down presentation.

I terrible stay at hotel demonstrated to me that even people in finer establishments need lessons in how to apologize. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/28PX1ZG

You need to sell your business or product, but you’ve got a lot of competition. The Public Speaker outlines 7 mistakes you can make that kill the deal. Plus - how to avoid them.

Strong letters of recommendation reflect on you and the candidate. Learn how to write a recommendation that gets noticed.

In Part 2 of this series on the latest trends in presentations, The Public Speaker digs into the latest trends in presentation technology. To learn more about recent trends in presentation style, be sure to listen to Part 1 of this series.