Sonja Stetzler

Effective Connecting

public speaking

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10 Q & A Strategies for a Successful Presentation

In-person speaking is beginning to come back, so be prepared with these successful Q & A strategies. One of the make-or-break components of a presentation that many clients don’t think much about is the Q & A. For many informational speakers, it is a time in their presentation for audience interaction, to clarify the content […]

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3 Strategies to Reduce Public Speaking Anxiety

According to the National Social Anxiety Center, anxiety over public speaking affects 73% of our population. Speaking in front of an audience, whether in-person or virtual, puts us in a vulnerable position and our brain perceives we are in danger. As a result of this “threat”, our bodies produce hormones that prepare us for “flight […]

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3 Lessons for an Effective Speaking Process

We all have hurdles to navigate for an effective speaking process to make a difference with our message. As the weather has warmed, my husband and I took a quick trip up to the mountains near where we live to do some hiking. Unbeknownst to me, my husband had chosen a hike that did not […]

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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 […]

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What Gifts Do Speakers Want?

Have you finished your holiday shopping? Is there a speaker on your list that you’d like to gift? (Maybe that speaker is you?) I’ve put together a very short list of items (many could fit into a stocking) that could fit the bill, whether you are giving or receiving: 1. Flash Drive – A great […]