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Rock Your Talk – Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 – 11AM

Dave Bricker — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:43:07 +0000

Master The Art of the Short Talk Craft Your Winning Pitch Dominate Toastmasters Contests Leap From the Page to the Stage Dave Bricker, Rosemary Ravinal, and the City of Doral invite you to join an intimate group of creative … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast #34: Allison Shapira

juan — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:35:33 +0000

Transcript: Dave Bricker (00:01) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from visionary … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast #33: Lucille Ossai

juan — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 05:13:11 +0000

Transcript: Dave Bricker (00:02) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and amazing stories from … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast #32: Lois Creamer

juan — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 04:06:24 +0000

Dave Bricker: Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies and amazing stories from visionary speakers … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast #31: Tamsen Webster

juan — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:56:11 +0000

Transcript Dave Bricker (00:06) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakepedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast 30: Patricia Fripp

juan — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:42:53 +0000

Transcript Dave Bricker (00:07) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakepedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from visionary … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast #29: Susan Ford Collins

juan — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:17:39 +0000

Dave Bricker (00:06) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and amazing stories from visionary … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast #27: Marilyn August

juan — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:52:15 +0000

Transcript Dave Bricker (00:05) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakepedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and … More ☛

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Speakipedia Dating App

Dave Bricker — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:02:04 +0000

You will find love here, but not that kind! Use the Speakipedia Dating App to create calendar links for your next event. The app will auto-detect your time zone, set the end-date to match the start date, and set the … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast #26: David Murray

juan — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:06:08 +0000

Transcript Dave Bricker (00:05) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakepedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker , bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast #25: Rob Shanahan

juan — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:05:09 +0000

Transcript: Dave Bricker (00:07) This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by Speakipedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and amazing stories from visionary speakers and thought leaders. From the heart of small town … More ☛

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Register for Say H.I. to A.I.—The Human Intelligence Factor

juan — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:23:03 +0000

Here’s the replay! Explore new tools for speakers, authors, influencers, and visionaries. These powerful resources were created to empower thought leaders like you to amplify your creativity and boost your productivity without losing your unique voice, tone, and style. How … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast # 20: Mark Entrekin

juan — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:57:35 +0000

Dave Bricker (00:07) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and amazing stories from … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast # 15:Simone Vincenzi

juan — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 01:26:38 +0000

Transcript Dave Bricker: Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by Speakipedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from visionary … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast # 16:CJ Singh

juan — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:36:58 +0000

Transcript Dave Bricker (00:09) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speekipedia Media brought to you by spekipedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast #14:Andrea Gold

juan — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:44:26 +0000

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Speakipedia Podcast # 13:Rick Lozano

juan — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 22:18:02 +0000

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Speakipedia Podcast #12:Errol Leandre

juan — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:03:54 +0000

Transcript Dave Bricker (00:06) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media, brought to you by Speakipedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from visionary … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast # 11:Will Bowen

juan — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:29:11 +0000

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Speakipedia Podcast #10: Johann Callaghan

juan — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 22:02:25 +0000

Dave Bricker (00:01) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from visionary … More ☛

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Impromptu

Dave Bricker — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:17 +0000

Impromptu, which refers to anything done without being planned or rehearsed. In the context of public speaking, it means giving a speech or performing without prior preparation. Impromptu speaking might include answering unexpected questions during a Q&A session, giving a … More ☛

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Narrative Hook

Dave Bricker — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:16 +0000

Narrative Hook—an opening to a story that grabs the audience’s attention so that they want to keep reading or listening. An article published by TIME magazine in 2015 quoted Microsoft research that concluded that humans have an attention span of … More ☛

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Speakipedia Podcast #8: Maureen Mahoney

Dave Bricker — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:00:15 +0000

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M&Ms, Rock Stars, and Divas

Dave Bricker — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:01:02 +0000

What of M&Ms, rock stars, and divas? The rock band Van Halen had an infamous clause in their contract saying there could be no brown M&Ms backstage, or the promoter would forfeit the entire show at full price. It … More ☛

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Elevator Pitch Witch

Dave Bricker — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:35:42 +0000

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Stage Lighting and House Lighting

Dave Bricker — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:33:21 +0000

True story: Joe was hired to keynote at a huge conference—you know—a fancy stage with multiple iMag screens and colorful lights. He planned to make a splash, light up the audience, and please the meeting organizer who was in a … More ☛

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Speaking Tip: Don’t Overfeed Your Audience

Dave Bricker — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:25:33 +0000

We all love dessert! If you dine at Seasons 52, you’ll be presented with a selection of tiny sweets at the end of your meal—chocolate mousse, key lime pie, carrot cake, and a host of other delectable options to enjoy … More ☛

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Speaking Vocabulary

Dave Bricker — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 13:06:31 +0000

Words and Terms related to speaking and speechwriting: Adynaton [ad-uh-NAY-ton]: A form of hyperbole in which the exaggeration is so extreme as to be impossible “You will sooner find a donkey flying than see me agree to that deal.” Allegory … More ☛

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Find the Funny in the Room

Dave Bricker — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 21:47:04 +0000

A super way to surprise your audience is to “find the funny in the room” and use it to your advantage. Years ago, I competed in a humorous speech contest. My talk was about “my speaking journey” and how a … More ☛

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PowerPoint Mistakes: Bullet Points!

Dave Bricker — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:01:02 +0000

How deadly are your bullet points? There are seven elements that every speaker must consider when crafting a presentation: ✅ Timing ✅ Volume ✅ Pauses ✅ Presence ✅ Facial Expressions ✅ Body Language ✅ And Dynamics Let’s talk about timing … More ☛

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They Don’t Have a Clue!

Dave Bricker — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:00:52 +0000

They don’t have a clue! In 1991, I sailed a wooden boat 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. During my 38 days at sea, I battled seasickness, faced storms and calms, adjusted the sails, and minded the compass. Do … More ☛

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Take the Twerking Out of Networking!

Dave Bricker — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:01:23 +0000

Another agonizing networking event! You walk around the room, introduce yourself to the next stranger, ask them what they do, and pray they’ll offer anything remotely relevant to you. Great! Another realtor! Wow! Another financial manager! Nice to meet you … More ☛

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Survive and Thrive in the Land of Clocks & Calendars

Dave Bricker — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:00:29 +0000

Is your digital calendar robbing you of the time you need to be productive? Maybe the problem isn’t your calendar. Back in my carefree boat bum days, my course was governed by the world’s natural rhythms. I rose and retired … More ☛

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Punch Up Your Elevator Pitch

Dave Bricker — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 15:00:12 +0000

The “elevator pitch” is an essential professional tool—a tool that should be kept razor sharp and as ready to deploy as a handshake and a smile—and yet, most professionals are woefully bad at introducing themselves. Have you ever attended a … More ☛

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No Response? Leave ’em Satisfied … and Hungry!

Dave Bricker — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:00:48 +0000

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Lost and Found Losers

Dave Bricker — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:00:25 +0000

Lost and found items create logistical challenges, but stories are always about people. The story of how (or whether) a person is reunited with a lost item they need or value determines the success of important business relationships. Create a … More ☛

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Put a Price on Your Passion

Dave Bricker — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:00:26 +0000

How do you put a price on your passion? How can you charge a fair-but-high price for your services? You’ve got a fantastic prospect on the line. The conversation is engaging. The relationship develops instantly. Your hopefully-soon-to-be client is … More ☛

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Hobbyist or Professional? Be the Best in the World.

Dave Bricker — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:00:30 +0000

Hobbyist or professional? True professionals dedicate their lives to being the best in the world at whatever they do—not some day, but today—every day. Not try, do. I have played guitar almost every day for almost forty years. I play … More ☛

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Another Boring Speaker! The Problem and How to Fix It.

Dave Bricker — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:00:30 +0000

“This should be a great presentation,” said Jess as we walked into the Chamber of Commerce breakfast and grabbed a table near the platform. The speaker made a gazillion dollars taking startups public. He’s the CEO of…” “Why does everyone … More ☛

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Story Themes: The Unlikely Teacher

Dave Bricker — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:00:06 +0000

The unlikely teacher is one of my favorite story themes, partially because I’ve been fortunate to have had wonderful, unlikely teachers in my own life, but also because it suggests pathways and opportunities for us to transform our lives and … More ☛

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Don’t Hire Experts and Tell Them What to Do!

Dave Bricker — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 15:00:30 +0000

Too many professionals buy the story that expertise is a commodity: Hire an expert, tell them what to do, and get the job done. Experts are experts because they know more than you do about their professional discipline. Experts are … More ☛

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Who Are You to Judge?

Dave Bricker — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 15:00:18 +0000

Have you ever been disappointed with a judge’s call—in a courtroom, on a ball field, or in a contest? Who are you to judge? In August of 2020, I watched eight finalists compete in the World Championship of Public Speaking, … More ☛

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Videoconferencing: 11 Tips You Haven’t Seen (But Should)

Dave Bricker — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:00:21 +0000

You’ve already read at least a dozen articles about ZOOM and videoconferencing that remind you to mute yourself when you’re not talking and look into the camera. Here are eleven important video tips you haven’t read before but should. … More ☛

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The Time and Tempo of Storytelling

Dave Bricker — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 15:00:50 +0000

Great storytellers are masters of time and tempo. What is this mysterious thing called “time?” Does it flow at the same speed for everyone? If we encounter a life-threatening situation, time is a stream of cold honey. If we’re nervous … More ☛

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