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Ethos, Pathos, Logos: 3 Pillars of Public Speaking and Persuasion
Persuasive speaking is a skill that you can apply regularly throughout your life, whether you are selling a product or being interviewed. 2,300 years ago, Aristotle determined the components needed for persuasive speaking. They are referred to as the three pillars of persuasion – ethos, pathos and logos. In this article, we discuss how to use the three pillars for public speaking. (This article has been abridged - click here to read the full article) What are ethos, pathos
johnmhardy2018
2 days ago9 min read
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Brief History of Public Speaking and Famous Speakers through the Ages
Public speaking is an essential skill in the modern world of meetings conferences and networking events
johnmhardy2018
Sep 233 min read
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How to Maintain Business Productivity During the Summer Slowdown
1. Embrace Flexible Scheduling Implement summer hours or compressed workweeks. Encourage remote work on Fridays to boost morale without...
johnmhardy2018
Jul 242 min read
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Checking In: How to Evaluate Your Business Goals Halfway Through the Year
The end of Q2 is approaching fast—and that means it’s time to do a mid-year check-in. The halfway point in a calendar or fiscal year is a...
johnmhardy2018
Jun 195 min read
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5 Reasons to Inject Fun into Your Public Speaking
Did you know that injecting humor into a speech can increase your engagement and recognition- Find out more in our latest blog post
johnmhardy2018
May 153 min read
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Why Are People So Anxious About Public Speaking?
The fear of public speaking can be overcome by changing your mindset and knowing how to prevent this from happening frequently
johnmhardy2018
Apr 172 min read
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What Are Business Goals? Examples, Types, and Their Importance
Many people can clearly understand the concept of goals. Most have financial, relational, and lifestyle goals that are set during a time...
johnmhardy2018
Jan 166 min read
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**The Power of Gratitude: A Simple Practice for a Happier Life*
In our fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle, often overlooking the small moments that bring us joy....
johnmhardy2018
Nov 21, 20242 min read
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10 Business tips for the holidays
Wondering how to make the most of the holiday season for your small business? This guide on small business tips for the holiday season...
johnmhardy2018
Oct 17, 20245 min read
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Eat That Frog: Brian Tracy Explains the Truth About Frogs
The most successful people got to the point that they’re at after developing certain habits that help them be more productive and...
Brian Tracy
Sep 19, 20244 min read
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The 7 biggest virtual work challenges (and how to overcome them)
By now, we all know the benefits of virtual work: No soul-crushing commute. No managers or co-workers hanging over your shoulder. No one...
Christine Myers Certified VA
Aug 15, 20244 min read
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"Are You Meeting Your Half-Yearly Goal Assessments? How to Stay on Track and Achieve Success"
Are the goals that you created on January 1, been met, or were they gone by January 2? If so, all hope is not lost, you can run a...
Christine Myers Certified VA
Jul 18, 20241 min read
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Master These Three Types of Presentations for Professional Excellence
Selling can be challenging. But it is a mistake to think that the way to improve your closing ratio is to dump so much information on a...
Guest Post by Terri Sjodin
May 16, 20244 min read
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The Three F’s that Help Define Your Unique Business Success
If trying to define your unique idea of business success feels overwhelming, try focusing on the three F’s- Freedom, Finances, and the...

Christine Myers
Mar 21, 20242 min read
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The Road to Business Success: Key Strategies for Thriving
Starting and growing a successful business is a challenging journey that requires careful planning, determination, and adaptability....
Christine Myers Certified VA
Feb 15, 20243 min read
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Habit Stacking Is the Key to Making Your Goals Feel *Shockingly* Easy
Guest post by Isabelle Eyman I wasted too many years believing that success required unwavering discipline. I’d go to the gym 10 days...
Guest post by Isabelle Eyman
Jan 18, 20244 min read
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How to Prepare your business for the holiday season
Preparing for the holiday season requires careful planning and organization so that your business can make the most of this busy and...
Christine Myers Certified VA
Dec 7, 20232 min read
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(Taken from Forbes Magazine) Coaching can help turn an entrepreneur into a great leader. Consulting, on the other hand, provides that...
Forbes Coaches Council
Oct 23, 20234 min read
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4th Quarter Planning Tips for Entrepreneurs
Guest post by Michelle Duwe Drum roll please; hello, quarter-four! Oh, my goodness, quarterly planning is one of my favorite things to...
Michelle Duwe
Aug 23, 20236 min read
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Defining the Why Behind Your Business Before You Get Started
If you’ve decided to go into business for yourself, it’s important to ask yourself why? The answer may be obvious or when you take time...
johnmhardy2018
Jul 17, 20232 min read
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