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Public Speaking: Increasing Engagement

By Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Mar 2, 2022 | 0 Comments

Picture this: You’re standing on a stage surrounded by thousands of people. This is your moment—one that you’ve worked hard to prepare for. You look out at the crowd and start speaking. You think it’s going well until … wait … is that person zoning out? And...

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Want to be Stress-free? You Need to Stop These Habits

By Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Dec 15, 2020 | 4 Comments

Do you feel like stress follows you everywhere you go? You probably started thinking that you just happen to be someone who is prone to it. That maybe you are just not as fortunate as some people who never seem to get stressed out. If you are so worn out by stress...

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Public Speaking: How to Use Pauses to Your Advantage

By Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Oct 15, 2020 | 0 Comments

“Silence is a source of Great Strength.”― Lao Tzu It’s easy to believe in the notion that public speaking is all about what you say. In reality, the most memorable speeches often utilize silence. In those quiet moments, both the audience and the speaker are given...

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Three Easy Ways to Eliminate Stress

By Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Jun 15, 2020 | 5 Comments

For most people, stress is an unfortunate part of everyday life. But high levels of stress are dangerous for your long-term health. Stress can lead to heart disease, diabetes, insomnia and much more. Luckily, there are many simple techniques to help tackle the...

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Four Steps To Crafting An Effective Speech

By Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Feb 15, 2020 | 2 Comments

Effective speakers are often a delight to watch and listen to. Their impressive confidence and demeanor can leave an audience in awe. Indeed, the success of a public speech heavily relies on the speakers themselves. Yet a speaker needs more than guts or charm to...

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Three Reasons to Attend a Public Speaking Event

By Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Oct 15, 2019 | 3 Comments

We all get to a point in life where we need the support of others. Sometimes that help may need to come from outside our inner circle and require the aid of a stranger. This is where public speaking events can fill a gap. Here are three reasons you should attend a...

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Five Strategies For Effective Self Coaching

By Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Aug 15, 2019 | 7 Comments

Coaches and mentors are lifesavers. They have the wisdom and skills to help people rise above difficult situations and achieve great things. With the guidance of an effective coach, you gain confidence to take a step towards the realization of your goals.  A life...

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Three Things You Can Do Everyday To Improve Public Speaking Skills

By Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Feb 15, 2019 | 68 Comments

No one can undermine the power of a great speech that is delivered by an eloquent speaker. Their words can motivate, inspire and influence. When you think about it, a moving speech can even make miracles. It is also  always a pleasure to listen to a great speaker...

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Five Valuable Skills & Lessons That Come With Mentorship

By Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Dec 15, 2018 | 58 Comments

Basically, a mentee seeks a mentor for guidance to quickly and efficiently attain goals.A mentor’s primary objective is to show a mentee how to attain goals in the fastest and most efficient way possible. With their expertise on a certain field, mentors are...

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Five Smart Tips To Be A Pro In Impromptu Speaking

By Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Aug 15, 2018 | 31 Comments

No one should underestimate the power of a great speech. A competent speaker has this immense capability to influence people and inspire action. When you look at how speakers keep their audience in awe and interested, you might realize that a great deal of an...

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