Camp Chat: Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions

For the last year, I have kept track of the questions asked by participants in the Speakers Training Camp. The following questions seem to crop up at every session. I hope the answers will clarify any remaining concerns you may have. If you have additional questions, please send them to me, Sue Gaulke, in care of AMACOM Books, 1601 Broadway, New York, NY 10019.

I still feel awkward with gestures. What do I do with my hands and arms?

This is a very popular question, and it always pops up after our first videotaping of participants. The goal is to have natural, free-flowing gestures. Restricted hands and elbows glued to your side will diminish your power. The more space you take up, the ...

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