Birgit Starmanns
Contributing Writer
Birgit Starmanns - Birgit Starmanns
I have published extensively on business and software topics through my 20-plus year experience in consulting, product management, and marketing. As a highly-rated speaker at industry conferences, and a DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster) and District 4 Public Relations Officer for District 4 of Toastmasters International, I have also spoken and written on public speaking and public relations. I also write about my passions, including dance, travel, video and photography. My educational background includes an MBA, and a BA in English and German.
Latest Articles
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Develop a Realistic Budget for Your Vacation
When you are going on vacation, do you worry about going over budget? Budget early, and realistically, and then simply enjoy.
Feb 27, 2011
- Birgit Starmanns
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Present your Speech without Notes
For maximum impact on an audience, a speaker should not rely on notes. Read about strategies to become less dependent on notes as a crutch.
Feb 26, 2011
- Birgit Starmanns
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Building Slides to Support Surprise Conclusions in Presentations
One technique to persuade an audience is build up to an unexpected conclusion. If you are using slides, how do you keep them from reading ahead?
Jan 29, 2011
- Birgit Starmanns
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Practice Your Presentations to Gain Confidence
While practice may or may not make perfect, it does make you more comfortable with your public speaking skills. Find out where to find venues to practice.
Jan 9, 2011
- Birgit Starmanns
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To Use Slides or not to Use Slides in Your Presentation
Should a speaker use slides in a presentation? Here are some reasons to avoid slides - plus a few situations in which they are appropriate.
Dec 27, 2010
- Birgit Starmanns
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