http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?fid4ct=512 Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:06:11 EST Wed, 06 Sep 2006 04:48:37 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss RapidFeeds v0.1 -- http://www.rapidfeeds.com Copyright Richelle(Rikki) Arundel 2006 en-gb http://www.speakingandmarketingtips.com/images/ArticlesBizBanner.jpg http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?fid4ct=512 255 117 Why are so many business presentations so utterly boring and ineffective today? In this article Rikki Arundel will explain what makes an outstanding speech, why so few meet that definition, and how you can make sure that your next speech is truly “Outstanding.” http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2457 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2457 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 05:15:22 EST We meet potential customers every day. And more importantly everyone we meet probably knows someone who may be interested in our products and services. 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In this article professional speaker Rikki Arundel uses a simple story to vividly illustrate the "common sense" importance of putting the customer first in everything you do. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2448 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2448 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 04:58:33 EST In a world of noise and junk, the key to success for any business is to Get Attention and Be Remembered. In this article professional speaker Rikki Arundel illustrates how to master these two important skills to get your customers doing your marketing for you. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2447 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2447 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 04:57:50 EST A lot professional speakers come from a background in training, it’s a natural route, but there are more differences than similarities between the two. Professional Speaker Rikki Arundel has made the transition and demonstrates that each discipline requires us to master entirely different skills. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2446 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2446 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 04:56:40 EST Apart from the distressing physical reactions to extreme stress, fear of public speaking can destroy people's careers and permanently damage their self esteem. The key to overcoming this debilitating fear lies not in the preparation and delivery but in the content of the speech. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2445 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2445 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 04:55:45 EST PowerPoint can destroy a great speech, or prevent a great speech every being created. Profession Speaker Rikki Arundel highlights the dangers or using PowerPoint and provides 10 great tips to avoid them and keep your audience awake. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2444 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2444 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 04:54:40 EST