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

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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 you speak. It's not just about public speaking, it's about effective communication.

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    068 TPS How to Write Better LinkedIn Recommendations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 9:37


    Make the most of your network by learning how to write great LinkedIn recommendations

    195 TPS The Message of You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 17:03


    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.

    110 TPS How to Get an Internship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 7:33


    It's not luck!

    055 TPS Media Training 102

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 8:38


    Learn how to answer know-it-all, chummy, goodbye, jargonistic and speculative questions.

    054 TPS Media Training 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 6:51


    Learn how to handle difficult reporter questions.

    231 TPS How to Make Better Introductions and Remember Names (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 11:18


    Making introductions is hard. Remembering names is even harder. In this two-part series, The Public Speaker shares the 5 secrets for making a proper introduction and tips on remembering the names of people you meet.

    353 TPS How to Stand Out in an Interview—Even If You've Been Laid Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2016 15:09


    A listener wonders how to manage her frustration after being laid off twice. Are your emotions getting in the way of acheiving your goals? Lisa provides strategies to manage your emotions and acheive success. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2btNBk5

    352 TPS How to Change Topics Mid-Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2016 8:01


    Do you ever find yourself in a conversation you don’t want to be having? Or maybe the subject has just gone on for too long. There are some polite ways to lead the conversation in a direction hopefully everyone will enjoy. Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, shows you how. Read full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2btyNB9

    351 TPS How to Express Anger in a Healthy Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2016 8:41


    Do you struggle with understanding or managing anger? Do you wonder how to communicate when you’re feeling angry? Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, has some tips to help. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2b7lhoQ

    350 TPS Should You Disclose Health Conditions to Your Boss?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2016 11:18


    Do you wonder how much of a health issue should be disclosed? Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, answers that question and more. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2alOCeU

    349 TPS How to Tactfully Disagree with Someone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2016 9:01


    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

    348 TPS How to Break the News to Your Teen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2016 7:57


    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

    347 TPS Positivity and Listening Fueled Success for Sam Adams Founder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2016 10:04


    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

    346 TPS Want to Add Humor to Your Speeches?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2016 8:59


    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

    345 TPS How to Say You're Sorry with Apology Languages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2016 11:06


    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

    344 TPS Why Leaders Ask and Don't Tell: An Interview with Edgar Schein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2016 22:02


    Did you know that many major disasters could have been avoided had a junior person felt comfortable speaking up? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/28Oozxj

    343 TPS How Being Blunt Can Hurt Your Personal Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2016 8:51


    Blunt, undiplomatic communication can be a real problem. In fact, it can’t really be called communication because it actually closes the door to further discussion. Here, Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, gives some helpful advice for improvement in both business and personal communication. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1PaXv5d

    009 TPS Um, Like, How to Sound Ditzy?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2016 7:06


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

    342 TPS How to Acknowledge a Large Donation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2016 9:47


    Thanking someone for a large donation should involve more than just a thank-you note. Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, gives tips on how to best acknowledge a large gift. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1s3qMtC

    341 TPS Want to Speak Up More at Meetings?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2016 8:39


    Do you feel like you can speak in public everywhere except in front of your colleagues? This is not uncommon, but it is important to overcome, as it could hamper your career. Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, has some tips to help you be more confident at your next meeting. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1XKXPPg

    340 TPS How Rate of Speech Impacts Diplomacy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2016 9:49


    How much does the pace of speech matter in diplomatic speaking? What about credibility or persuasiveness? It matters a lot. And Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, gives you the details on how to use it to your advantage and that of your audience. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1WZszLC

    339 TPS Find Your Storytelling Style to Engage Your Audience

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2016 16:14


    Storytelling is an important part of being human. Stories connect us to each other; they create a bond. We all love to hear stories, but can we tell them? Whether you’re a business professional giving a presentation, or a story-lover who wants to share stories with others, Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, will tell you how to deliver a great story to keep your listeners riveted. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/23hefhR

    338 TPS The Secrets of Storytelling: An Interview with Author Carmine Gallo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2016 11:51


    The ability to create and tell powerful stories is by far the most important skill of a leader because it can change minds, spark action, and stir passion. Lisa B, Marshall interviews best selling author Carmine Gallo about his latest book: The Storyteller’s Secret: From TED Speakers to Business Legends, Why Some Ideas Catch On and Others Don’t. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1SUcswt

    337 TPS What the 'Serial' Podcast Can Teach Us About Storytelling

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2016 7:57


    Storytelling is an important part of being human. We all love to hear stories, but can we tell them? The better we tell stories, the better we will connect with people in both our personal and our professional lives. In this episode, Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, will tell you how to hook people into your stories. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1QL1tRs

    336 TPS Can You Save Your Job? What to Do If You're About to Be Fired

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2016 12:01


    In our current economy, job security can’t always be counted on. Sadly, many people find themselves in a position of being asked to resign, or just plain getting fired. Can you improve your job performance and save your job? Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, offers advice on how to handle the awkward meeting with the boss, to give you the best chance to save your job or ease the transition into a new one. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Q87OpN

    288 TPS What Is Your DISC Style?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2016 11:07


    Do you know what drives you? What holds you back? What are your roadblocks to achieving the results and successes you desire in your career? To find out, take the free DISC communication style assessment right now! Read the transcript here: http://bit.ly/18OsfKA

    335 TPS Are You Too Blunt?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2016 10:36


    Have you ever been given feedback that you are too direct, brutally blunt, brusque or abrupt? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1SdeFQm

    334 TPS Read, Write, and Practice to Strengthen Your Vocabulary

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2016 12:39


    Do you ever come across words you don’t understand? Or is English your second language and you want to build your vocabulary? Whether you’re a native speaker or a language learner, having a strong vocabulary is an important ingredient for success in business. But building that vocabulary requires strategy. Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, gives you a strategy that will reap great rewards. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1WQo8Ru

    333 TPS How to Fix Your Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 9:29


    Whether you are podcaster, a speaker, an actor, or a business professional developing the quality of your voice will help to have more impact with a powerful delivery. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Rk2c2G

    332 TPS Here's Why (and How) to Scrap Your Elevator Pitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2016 10:42


    Do you know the best way to deliver a professional introduction? Have you ever been advised to create a memorized elevator pitch touting the features and benefits of your products and services? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1S36vwe

    331 TPS The Essential Conversation Starters You Need Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2016 10:12


    Do you have trouble starting a conversation? Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, will help you develop this extremely important skill. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1TIvK94

    330 TPS 14 Steps to Become a Motivational Speaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2016 15:45


    Do you dream of becoming a professional speaker? Do you want to motivate and inspire others with your messages? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1QnfIg8

    329 TPS How to Influence When You Have No Authority

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2016 11:13


    Sometimes you may find yourself in a position of wanting to affect change but not having the authority to do it. What then? Should you give up? No! Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, will share with you some great tips on how to make a difference even when you’re not in charge. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1LO774k

    328 TPS Who Interrupts More? The Truth About Manterruptions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 12:39


    Is there really a gender bias in communication? Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, examines the evidence and suggests a solution. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Pg7F6y

    327 TPS Are You an Abrasive Communicator?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2016 8:54


    Has anyone ever told you have an abrasive style of communication? Want to change how you communicate? Lisa B. Marshall answers a reader who asks how to have a friendlier voice, especially when interacting with her children. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1QPyyih

    326 TPS How to Stop Someone from Interrupting You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2016 9:33


    Do you know a chronic interrupter? Do you want to know how to politely deal with the situation? Let Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, help you find the best solution. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1nO7oyN

    325 TPS How to Deal with Slacker Coworkers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2016 8:03


    Do you work with a slacker? Tired of it and want to tell you boss? Lisa B. Marshall explains how to handle this difficult conversation. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/20rGzym

    324 TPS How Do I Continue a Stalled Conversation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2016 10:28


    Do you ever get stuck in a conversation, not knowing what to say next? Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, shares with you lots of great tips to keep that conversation going. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1lQlhL4

    114 TPS Put Some Jingle In Your Mingle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2015 8:15


    How To Beef Up Your Networking During The Holidays. Questions go to publicspeaker@quickanddirtytips.com. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!

    323 TPS The Public Speaker's 10 Most Popular Episodes of 2015

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2015 11:22


    Each year I have the fun of figuring out what were the top most listened to podcasts of the year. From bad first impressions to dishonest co-workers, from vocal fry to awkward silence, you will find an episode that will help you. Read the full transcript here: bit.ly/1IREQxV

    322 TPS 14 Steps To Becoming a Motivational Speaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2015 12:10


    No matter what your interest in professional public speaking, understanding what it takes to be a professional speaker can help you to advance your career. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Od4Yiu

    321 TPS Can Body Language Improve Office Relationships?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2015 9:00


    Is your body language helping you or hurting you at the office? Lisa B. Marshall shows you how to make sure it helps. Read the full transcript: http://bit.ly/1PbR7fP

    320 TPS How to Enjoy Your Office Holiday Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2015 10:55


    Office holiday party looming and you’re not sure what to do? Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, can steer you through the sometimes-awkward but potentially-rewarding office party. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1mdlYi7

    206 TPS Why You Hate Your Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2015 9:56


    When you hear your voice on playback, it's usually higher-pitched and thinner than what you expected. The Public Speaker explains why this is and why it's ok.

    319 TPS 3 Reasons to Embrace the Office Holiday Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2015 7:36


    Is a Christmas Party at work fast approaching and you aren't enthused? Perhaps you even dread it? Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, will show you how to get the most out of such events, and maybe even enjoy them! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1OBoWnK

    318 TPS How to Stop Over-Apologizing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2015 8:10


    Do you find yourself apologizing frequently, even when something is not your fault? Lisa B. Marshall , aka The Public Speaker, will explain why, and will help you overcome the habit. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Od4jxG

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2015 14:32


    Do you have Public Speaking Anxiety? In this interview with Matt Abrahams, Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, will help you overcome this situation. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1QvFNOS

    316 TPS 6 Constructive Ways to Give Negative Feedback

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2015 11:52


    Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, will show you how to hold tough conversations while still being a nice person. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Mljmo0

    315 TPS How to Handle Rude Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2015 7:32


    How do you respond when people ask rude and personal questions? It's a sticky situation. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1jVngxV

    314 TPS Why Do People Interrupt?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2015 9:45


    Do you have someone in your office who constantly interrupts? It’s important to know why the person does this to effectively deal with it. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1NKlbB4

    313 TPS How to Accept a Compliment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2015 8:39


    This podcast will tell you why accepting compliments is so important, how to overcome awkwardness, and how to do it right. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Mc1IYl

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