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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.0.0 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:08:45 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>The Profesional Speakers Journal</title><link>http://www.activepresence.co.uk/professional-speakers-journal/</link><description>Essential reading for profesional speakers</description><copyright>Active Presence Ltd 2006</copyright><language>en-GB</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.0.0 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>People Skills Communication Training Courses</title><category>Professional Development</category><dc:creator>Chris Davidson</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 12:00:16 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.activepresence.co.uk/professional-speakers-journal/2008/5/29/people-skills-communication-training-courses.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">59321:540917:1870646</guid><description><![CDATA[When it comes to people skills, communication training courses are nearly always at the top of the list. Communications skills are vital in all walks of life - both personal and professional - however, it's communication skills at work training that seems to attract most attention.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.activepresence.co.uk/professional-speakers-journal/rss-comments-entry-1870646.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>German Speakers Association Convention 7-9 September, Munich</title><category>German Speakers Association</category><dc:creator>Chris Davidson</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:13:52 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.activepresence.co.uk/professional-speakers-journal/2007/8/22/german-speakers-association-convention-7-9-september-munich.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">59321:540917:1218991</guid><description><![CDATA[GSA Convention information, 07-09 September in Munich]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.activepresence.co.uk/professional-speakers-journal/rss-comments-entry-1218991.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>New multimedia educational material published for public speaking</title><category>Publications</category><dc:creator>Chris Davidson</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 13:49:45 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.activepresence.co.uk/professional-speakers-journal/2007/8/22/new-multimedia-educational-material-published-for-public-spe.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">59321:540917:1218947</guid><description><![CDATA[New multimedia product launched for public speaking training.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.activepresence.co.uk/professional-speakers-journal/rss-comments-entry-1218947.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>German Sound Track (for GSA Convention Video)</title><dc:creator>Chris Davidson</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2006 14:37:04 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.activepresence.co.uk/professional-speakers-journal/2006/11/24/german-sound-track-for-gsa-convention-video.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">59321:540917:784341</guid><description><![CDATA[German sound track to accompany video made for GSA Convention (September 2006).]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.activepresence.co.uk/professional-speakers-journal/rss-comments-entry-784341.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Client Satisfaction - October 2006</title><category>Client Satisfaction</category><dc:creator>Chris Davidson</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2006 16:02:35 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.activepresence.co.uk/professional-speakers-journal/2006/10/26/client-satisfaction-october-2006.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">59321:540917:741823</guid><description><![CDATA[Client Satisfaction for October 2006.  91% of our clients rate us as either "very good" or "excellent".]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.activepresence.co.uk/professional-speakers-journal/rss-comments-entry-741823.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Time to smell the roses</title><category>Fear of Public Speaking</category><dc:creator>Chris Davidson</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2006 15:56:02 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.activepresence.co.uk/professional-speakers-journal/2006/7/28/time-to-smell-the-roses.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">59321:540917:608516</guid><description><![CDATA[One of the characteristics of nervous performers is their collective fear of silence.  This article suggests why silence is a crucial part of our performance.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.activepresence.co.uk/professional-speakers-journal/rss-comments-entry-608516.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>New blog dedicated to "funny quotes"</title><category>Professional Development</category><dc:creator>Chris Davidson</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:44:58 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.activepresence.co.uk/professional-speakers-journal/2006/7/14/new-blog-dedicated-to-funny-quotes.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">59321:540917:587552</guid><description><![CDATA[New blog dedicated to funny quotes announced.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.activepresence.co.uk/professional-speakers-journal/rss-comments-entry-587552.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>The Voice Doctor - The Story of Singing</title><category>Publications</category><dc:creator>Chris Davidson</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:52:46 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.activepresence.co.uk/professional-speakers-journal/2006/6/30/the-voice-doctor-the-story-of-singing.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">59321:540917:571553</guid><description><![CDATA[I have just bought "The Voice Doctor - The Story of Singing" by Professor Arnold Maran (ISBN 1-85776-915-5) and found it to be an excellent read.  I recommend it for every professional speaker who has an interest in what lies behind their craft.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.activepresence.co.uk/professional-speakers-journal/rss-comments-entry-571553.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>The Business of Cards - an interesting article from Rob Brown</title><category>Professional Speakers Association</category><dc:creator>Chris Davidson</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2006 13:55:33 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.activepresence.co.uk/professional-speakers-journal/2006/6/19/the-business-of-cards-an-interesting-article-from-rob-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">59321:540917:547328</guid><description><![CDATA[The Business of Cards is a really interesting article from the April edition of the PSA's magazine, Speakeasy.  It's written by Rob Brown (www.rob-brown.com) who is a leading UK authority in business networking techniques and executive coaching services.  The article gives nine tips on getting the most from your business cards.  They set me thinking about the parallels between how we present ourselves on card and in person.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.activepresence.co.uk/professional-speakers-journal/rss-comments-entry-547328.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>PSA's "Speakeasy" now online in new format</title><category>Professional Speakers Association</category><dc:creator>Chris Davidson</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2006 13:44:03 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.activepresence.co.uk/professional-speakers-journal/2006/6/19/psas-speakeasy-now-online-in-new-format.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">59321:540917:547282</guid><description><![CDATA[The April edition of the PSA magazine Speakeasy is now available online in PDF format.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.activepresence.co.uk/professional-speakers-journal/rss-comments-entry-547282.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>