Author Archives: Raj Sanduja

By: Raj Sanduja March 13th, 2012 0 Comments
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Have you ever sat in a workshop you thought would never end? With all the distractions that abound these days for audiences, speakers need to design their talks for a declining attention span say the experts. In fact, the time that needs to pass before we “tune out” appears to be shrinking rapidly. A behavioral

By: Raj Sanduja November 29th, 2011 2 Comments
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Just got booked for a speaking engagement? That’s a nice accomplishment but the best speakers will tell you that referrals and repeat invitations are essential to more podium opportunities. Here are 6 tips that help you stay top of mind with event organizers. Be Organized The key here is to make life as easy as

By: Raj Sanduja November 15th, 2011 2 Comments
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A keynote speech can be pretty overwhelming when you are up on the podium by yourself. Put your mind at ease and try these ways to come into it at the top of your game. Research Past Keynotes Find out from the event organizer if their keynotes are usually recorded. If you can get your

By: Raj Sanduja October 20th, 2011 8 Comments
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As a public speaker, it can be quite challenging to keep an audience engaged for the duration of your speech. Studies show most adults cannot hold sustained attention on one thing for more than 20 minutes. So what if you’re on the podium for a half hour, or an hour, or more?