Episodes
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Published 01/25/21
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.
Published 01/25/21
It’s not luck!
Published 01/25/21
Learn how to answer know-it-all, chummy, goodbye, jargonistic and speculative questions.
Published 01/25/21
Learn how to handle difficult reporter questions.
Published 01/25/21
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.
Published 01/25/21
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
Published 08/12/16
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
Published 08/05/16
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
Published 07/29/16
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
Published 07/22/16
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
Published 07/15/16
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
Published 07/08/16
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
Published 07/01/16
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
Published 06/23/16
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
Published 06/17/16
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
Published 06/10/16
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
Published 06/03/16
Learn to eliminate your distracting ums and ahs and other disfluencies.
Published 05/26/16
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
Published 05/19/16
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
Published 05/12/16
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
Published 05/05/16
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
Published 04/28/16
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
Published 04/21/16
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
Published 04/14/16