The Perfection Obsession
People afflicted with the Perfection Obsession think that a "perfect" speaker is an effective speaker, but that's frequently not the case --...
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Strengthen your communication skills and learn to speak more effectively. Lose those speaking habits that are holding you back. Build a more powerful vocabulary. Pump up your confidence. Thi...
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Listen to Jim Barber's Speaker Gym, a Health podcast by Jim Barber. Stream 10 episodes in English, follow new audio stories, and play episodes online on Radio and Podcast.
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10 episodesBecoming a Pro Speaker
"How do I become a pro speaker?" is a simple question with an involved answer. Answering that question in sufficient detail requires its own...
Should You Stand When You Speak?
Should you stand up when you speak, or can you remain seated? It's a simple question, but there's not a simple answer. In this episode you'l...
Hyperbole and Understatement
Hyperbole and understatement are figures of speech that can bring interest and power to an otherwise bland presentation. This episode explor...
Should You Lose Your Accent?
I love accents! So if people have trouble understanding what you say, there are a number of techniques you should try before you resort to g...
Don't Use "One" When You Mean "You"
Some people think that using the word "one" instead of "you" makes them sound cultured. It doesn't. So one shouldn't do that!
Should You End With "Thank You"?
Should you end your presentation by saying "thank you"? There are three reasons why you should, but one BIG reason why you shouldn't. Explor...
Speaking to the Power of Three
The number 3 is powerful. Using "3" (three reasons, three points, three goals...) in your presentations will easily improve how effectively...
Don't Be a Wimp
One of the best ways to strengthen your presentation skills is to quit using tentative language like "I'd like to...", "I think that...", an...
Welcome to Speaker Gym
A quick introduction to Speaker Gym and what it will do for you!