Sonja Stetzler

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Speakers – Stop using Pesky Filler Words

Discover how to Eliminate Filler Words from your Presentations Those verbal sounds (ahs, ers, ums, you know, like, etc…) we make during our conversations – actually make up about 5% – 8% of the words we use every day, according to Michael Erard, linguist and author of Um…Slips, Stumbles, and Verbal Blunders. Erard also notes that […]

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Discover how Public Speaking Skills can help you Ace the Interview & Get the Job

How Public Speaking Skills can help you Land your Dream Job My recent college graduate son asked that I help him with public speaking skills in order to prepare for a couple of job interviews. During our coaching sessions, I realized how public speaking skills can give you a boost with interview preparation. Here are 8 […]

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How Successful Speakers use Visuals to Communicate a Complex Concept

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words – How Successful Speakers use Images in their Presentations Over the past six months, I have worked with several speakers who have asked to be able to communicate a complex idea or concept to their audiences. My response is – DRAW IT. Instead of trying to craft the […]

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How do Speakers Stay Healthy and in Top Shape for Speaking Performances

Speakers and Athletes, what do they have in Common? As we approach the 2017 NCAA Final Four games this weekend, my thoughts turn to the dedicated hours of practice, training, and discipline that allowed these athletes to have a successful winning season. This granted each team their due reward. It’s similar to speaking. Each speech gives […]

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How to Make a Connection

Making a Valentine’s Day Connection Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day with a significant other or not, this is a day for making a connection with someone. You never know what kind of impact you will make. Successful speakers know how critical it is to make a connection with their audience for their message to be […]