10 episodes
Jim Barber's Speaker Gym Jim Barber
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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. This is your place to work out your verbal muscles and tone your presentation skills! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jim-barbers-speaker-gym/support
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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 -- perfect speaking is often perfectly blah. In this episode you'll explore how imperfections, used occasionally and appropriately, can make your presentations much more enjoyable.
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Becoming 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 dedicated podcast. This episode of Speaker Gym introduces the new podcast from The Barber Shop called Pro Speaker U that's created just for those people who want to move "from free to fee".
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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'll explore when (and why) it's best to stand, and when it's best to stay seated.
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Hyperbole and Understatement
Hyperbole and understatement are figures of speech that can bring interest and power to an otherwise bland presentation. This episode explores what hyperbole and understatement are, and how you can use them effectively.
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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 getting rid of your accent.
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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!
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Customer Reviews
I Recommend This Podcast!
I found myself doing a lot of public speaking over the past year. This podcast has helped me improve my skills. The episodes are short and sweet. I can listen during “found time,” which I love. Jim gives specific tips that you can immediately apply to your own speech. Bonus: Jim has a wonderful speaking voice. He clearly practices what he is preaching. I recommend!