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Jim Barber's Speaker Gym

by 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!

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Episodes

  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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!

  7. 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. Explore them all in this episode.

  8. 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 you communicate with others.

  9. 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...", and other weak-sounding words and phrases.

  10. Welcome to Speaker Gym

    A quick introduction to Speaker Gym and what it will do for you!

About this show

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!

Hosted by

Jim Barber

Categories

Health Fitness

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Jim Barber's Speaker Gym have?

Jim Barber's Speaker Gym has 10 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 4, 2018.

What is Jim Barber's Speaker Gym about?

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!

How often does Jim Barber's Speaker Gym release new episodes?

Jim Barber's Speaker Gym publishes weekly, based on its 10 episodes since August 2018.

Who hosts Jim Barber's Speaker Gym?

Jim Barber's Speaker Gym is created and hosted by Jim Barber.
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