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A great conversation can happen anywhere: Robin Bower - author

Top tips for a great conversation

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Franklin D Roosevelt, US President 1933–45 Did you know that the fear of public speaking has a term? It’s called Glossophobia (glosso — tongue, phobia — fear). Some of you may know the feeling: Accelerated heart rate, dry mouth, pounding head, red face and neck — What does it …

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Writing speeches with Jerry Seinfeld: Robin Bower author

Making speeches with Jerry Seinfeld

According to most studies, people’s number one fear is making speeches. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? That means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.  — Jerry Seinfeld That’s a joke by Jerry Seinfeld, arguably the …

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