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Searching for Just the Right Word

Searching for Just the Right Word

by Norma Thatcher | Jun 26, 2018 | Humor, Public speaking, Uncategorized, Words

Do you repeat yourself? No, I’m not inquiring whether or not you tell stories repetitiously. (“Say, have I ever told you about the time I….”) Instead, I’m asking this: Are you word lazy? Many of us are. We get in a rut, using and overusing the same small vocabulary of...
Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones

Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones

by Norma Thatcher | Jun 16, 2018 | Inspirational, Public speaking, Thought provoking

The young woman on the stage was obviously terrified. She held a piece of paper that undulated as her hands visibly shook. Her voice quavered as she stumbled through an introduction. “Our next speaker is Dr. Kathleen, I mean Kathryn uh uh Flame? Flume? She received...
Do Not Repeat After Me, Repeat After Me, Repeat After Me

Do Not Repeat After Me, Repeat After Me, Repeat After Me

by Norma Thatcher | Mar 10, 2018 | Inspirational, Leadership, Public speaking, Thought provoking

Picture this: I’m looking online for a short talk by Simon Sinek that I “accidentally” saw yesterday and didn’t bookmark. Sinek is an author, motivational business coach, and professional speaker. He’s an inspiration to many people,...
Find Your Own Voice

Find Your Own Voice

by Norma Thatcher | Mar 6, 2018 | Leadership, Professional Image, Public speaking

Why do we want what other people have? My friend Sue has the greatest hair. It’s short and curly and a tad unruly, but it’s a perfect fit for her. When I asked how much time she spends on “the look,” she said, “Oh I slept on this and did nothing to my hair this...
Just Where Do You Think You’re Going?

Just Where Do You Think You’re Going?

by Norma Thatcher | Mar 3, 2018 | Inspirational, Public speaking, Spiritual, Thought provoking

Your life is a sacred journey. And it is about change, growth, movement, transformation, continuously expanding your vision of what is possible, stretching your soul, learning to see clearly and deeply, listening to your intuition, taking courageous risks, and...
Get Your Message Across While Maintaining the Interest of the Audience

Get Your Message Across While Maintaining the Interest of the Audience

by Norma Thatcher | Feb 17, 2018 | Leadership, Public speaking, Thought provoking

You’re listening to a speaker. It could be a teacher in a class you’re taking. Maybe it’s a co-worker training your team in a new process. It might be a pastor delivering a sermon. Perhaps you paid to attend a seminar where the speaker is an expert in a field where...
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