Seven Seconds of Terror – How I survived (and even thrived) after forgetting my lines during a keynote speech.

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I could hear the words of encouragement coming from an audience of thousands when I was giving the keynote speech at the 2016 Toastmasters International Convention in Washington, D.C. “Come on, Ed, you can do it!” “Take your time. You can remember your speech!” It was my worst fear. It was every speaker’s worst fear:…

The Secret of the Inspirational Speech: From Descriptive to Generative

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How would you like to inspire your next audience like your favorite clergyman, coach, or keynote speaker? Well you can with my latest lesson: The Secret of the inspirational Speech – From Descriptive to Generative It is said that the inspirational speech is the highest form or oratory. It ranges from a clergyman delivering a…