Sentences with phrase «as speaking in public»

«Addresses common problems lawyers face as they speak in public, whether in the courtroom or a board room.

Use, «I feel at ease as I speak in public.»

Not exact matches

Sources told The Times that Facebook's communications team wanted Zuckerberg, who rarely speaks about Facebook's operations in such a public forum, to avoid being defensive and try to answer questions as directly as possible.

Though she describes herself as introverted, she trained to speak in public and now does, consistently, and performed well enough in her TED talk to make it one of the most watched.

All this being said, there is still obviously such a thing as too much awkwardness, and most of us will continue, despite Dahl's pep talks for the self - conscious, to strive to behave stupidly in public as little as possible She very much understands that impulse and offers many tips she dug up speaking to researchers for the book, including:

Topics included: early reporting on inaccuracies in the articles of The New York Times's Judith Miller that built support for the invasion of Iraq; the media campaign to destroy UN chief Kofi Annan and undermine confidence in multilateral solutions; revelations by George Bush's biographer that as far back as 1999 then - presidential candidate Bush already spoke of wanting to invade Iraq; the real reason Bush was grounded during his National Guard days — as recounted by the widow of the pilot who replaced him; an article published throughout the world that highlighted the West's lack of resolve to seriously pursue the genocidal fugitive Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, responsible for the largest number of European civilian deaths since World War II; several investigations of allegations by former members concerning the practices of Scientology; corruption in the leadership of the nation's largest police union; a well - connected humanitarian relief organization operating as a cover for unauthorized US covert intervention abroad; detailed evidence that a powerful congressional critic of Bill Clinton and Al Gore for financial irregularities and personal improprieties had his own track record of far more serious transgressions; a look at the practices and values of top Democratic operative and the clients they represent when out of power in Washington; the murky international interests that fueled both George W. Bush's and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns; the efficacy of various proposed solutions to the failed war on drugs; the poor - quality televised news program for teens (with lots of advertising) that has quietly seeped into many of America's public schools; an early exploration of deceptive practices by the credit card industry; a study of ecosystem destruction in Irian Jaya, one of the world's last substantial rain forests.

He also had a stuttering problem until his 20s, and overcame it by reading poetry aloud in front of a mirror, to smooth out cadence and forcing himself to participate in as many public speaking events as possible.

I used public transportation, lived in the same area as the people I was working with, ate the same foods, and listened more than I spoke.

«Governor Carney redefined the office of the governor of the Bank of Canada,» said Lee, describing the general public persona of previous governors as «monks in the monastery,» speaking in an «econo - geek» language that didn't often resonate with Canadians at large.

She does a lot of public speaking, and earlier this year starred in the Oxygen series Quit Your Day Job, a reality - type program that documented her and three friends as they invested in and mentored young entrepreneurs.

If the financial connection to China, a country whose government typically opposes transparency and political dissent, seems problematic, Hwang isn't concerned: «If anything, we are informing the public about upcoming changes in laws as well as the decision makers behind it, emboldening affected parties to act up and speak up if necessary,» he said.

Following his own advice, Buffett returned to Omaha, Neb., as a stockbroker and enrolled in a Dale Carnegie public speaking course so he could better communicate with clients, who would prove to be the lifeblood of his early success.

Holvey said she was inspired to go public again as more and more women have spoken out about harassment in their own lives.

With the growth of online and other marketing channels, it's no surprise that public speaking has declined in popularity, although the decline is not as sharp as other marketing methods.

As well, Albertans are so hopeful now at the prospect of liberation from the fear of retribution for speaking their minds about government behaviour and policy in public, in the workplace or even among circles of friends.

Regarding public funds, we're getting older and broker as we speak in terms of public obligations toward pensions (and other expenses), and meanwhile our bridges and electric grids rot.

Liberals indulge in periodic public rhetorical displays of «So - to - Speak» support for the Constitution, and they like well - told history or biography about the Founders as well as anyone, but they aren't as interested in treating them as a guide.

As you may know, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf will soon be on «a nationwide (USA) speaking tour next month to promote the project and encourage interfaith dialogue,» and at least one member of your faith chastised the Imam (in a public online forum) for not holding open meetings.

Since Mother Teresa spoke these words, we note, euthanasia as a public policy has been submitted to plebiscite in our own country.

The classical presentation of the critical position divides the «Son of Man» sayings into three groups: apocalyptic sayings about the future «Son of Man»; sayings in which Jesus» passion is spoken of as the passion of the «Son of Man»; and miscellaneous sayings in which Jesus refers to himself during his public ministry as «Son of Man».

On the basis of the First Amendment, as well as the general principles of the Constitution, he opposed public payment for chaplains in Congress and the military, spoke out against national proclamations of days of prayer (though as president he did «recommend» them) and while president vetoed congressional efforts to incorporate churches in the District of Columbia (fullest statement, V: 103 - 105) At the same time, Madison frequently opined that it was appropriate for private citizens to support chaplains and various kinds of semiorganized public religion through voluntary contributions (V: 104,105)

And as long as atheists are oppressed and treated hatefully for speaking out, there's going to be a great deal more who refuse to admit they are atheists in public.

Football player Tim Tebow, speaking at an evangelical Father's Day event at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego on Sunday, on being received by the public as a Christian role model.

In 1973 I gave the lectures (at Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati) that would be published as The Broken Covenant in 1975, and would in turn project me into an intensive year of public speaking during the 1976 BicentenniaIn 1973 I gave the lectures (at Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati) that would be published as The Broken Covenant in 1975, and would in turn project me into an intensive year of public speaking during the 1976 Bicentenniain Cincinnati) that would be published as The Broken Covenant in 1975, and would in turn project me into an intensive year of public speaking during the 1976 Bicentenniain 1975, and would in turn project me into an intensive year of public speaking during the 1976 Bicentenniain turn project me into an intensive year of public speaking during the 1976 Bicentennial.

Broadly speaking, we may characterize the civic project of American Christianity as the attempt to harmonize Christianity and liberal order and to anchor American public philosophy in the substance of Protestant morality, Catholic social teaching, or some version of natural law that might qualify as public reason.

Having used many microphones of all kinds in both public speaking situations as well as concert venues (I used to play in rock and heavy metal groups as well as praise - and - worship bands), I have learned that microphones are painfully unpredictable.

And they protect my right to speak about Jesus Christ in public without fear of fines or prison, as in other nations.

Europe now has dozens of laws to stop Christians from speaking out on controversial issues, not just in public spaces but in pulpits and private conversations as well, enforced vigorously through the criminal code.

And as for # 2 it is not do not pray in public ever, more to the point of do not pray for the sake of just beeing seen as in the next verse «for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking».

What these men have in mind was expressed by one of them who said in effect: The seminary prepared me for preaching and taught me the difference between preaching and public speaking; it helped me to become a pastoral counselor and not simply a counselor; it prepared me for the work of Christian education; but it gave me no preparation to administer a church as Church; what I learned about church administration was a nontheological smattering of successful business practices.

He toured the colonies, drawing vast throngs as he spoke in all the Protestant denominations or in great public gatherings.

Are these little gatherings, then, for all that seems domestic and intimate in them, also occasions of public proclamation, gatherings where — as in Nazareth — Jesus speaks with true authority?

Moses is often portrayed as a great stutterer, timid of speaking in public, but in the game he is soon called a man schooled in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, molded into a Moses «powerful in speech and in action.»

Both men spoke not as private persons but instead quoted from our deepest public memories, which are eloquent in the face of death when we, as solitary individuals encased in our personal experiences of loss, so often are wordless with grief.

In some cases, as was pointed out in Chapter 10, an absolute right to speak could actually subvert and defeat the democratic process, such as the «right» of an advertiser to misinform the public, or the «right» of a broadcaster to attack someone without allowing an opportunity for that person to replIn some cases, as was pointed out in Chapter 10, an absolute right to speak could actually subvert and defeat the democratic process, such as the «right» of an advertiser to misinform the public, or the «right» of a broadcaster to attack someone without allowing an opportunity for that person to replin Chapter 10, an absolute right to speak could actually subvert and defeat the democratic process, such as the «right» of an advertiser to misinform the public, or the «right» of a broadcaster to attack someone without allowing an opportunity for that person to reply.

As a Wiccan I have my own gods (and goddesses) but I will still bow my head for public prayer even when it is often spoken in Christ's name.

«we see [atheists] openly challenging Christians and insulting them on their own blog page» — as if an atheist speaking on a public forum in a free country is unacceptable — as if «challenging a christian,» let alone any view in a free society, is unacceptable — as if a public blog is his

In this regard, I also speak, as owner of a public medical / dental facility.

Because we dare not speak for God presumptively (as you've seen some TV preachers do in pronouncing certain public events as unmistakably God's judgment for specific sins), we should pursue a reverent agnosticism about why individual bad things happen.

Bishop Azariah of Dornakal, in theologically justifying the rejection of the reserved minority communal electorate offered by Britain to the Christian community in India, spoke of how the acceptance of it would be «a direct blow to the nature of the church of Christ» at two points — one, it would force the church to function «like a religious sect, a community which seeks self - protection for the sake of its own loaves and fishes» which would prevent the fruitful exercise of the calling of the church to permeate the entire society across boundaries of caste, class, language and race, a calling which can be fulfilled only through its members living alongside fellow - Indians sharing in public life with a concern for Christian principles in it; and two, it would put the church's evangelistic programme in a bad light as «a direct move to transfer so many thousands of voters from the Hindu group to the Indian Christian group» (recorded by John Webster, Dalit Christians - A History).

Today, rightly or wrongly, helpfulness in general human affairs is, in consequence of one of those secular mutations in moral sentiment of which I spoke, deemed an essential element of worth in character; and to be of some public or private use is also reckoned as a species of divine service.

It does remind me of a public lecture in which Harvard biblical scholar Jon Levenson, who is Jewish, once defined anti-Semitism as «hating Jews more than is necessary», obviously the kind of remark whose success as comedy turns on the context in which it is spoken and the one who speaks it.

The pure science of the theory NEVER says to «imagine» anything, though many scientists speaking to a public not as well versed in science do use metaphor, analogy, and imagined scenarios to help people grasp the concept.

So women speaking about gender issues in the church have a lot working against them when public questions or critiques are automatically dismissed as divisive and whiney.

«As they participate in various causes, it is essential that faculty and staff engage in and speak about public issues in ways that faithfully represent the college's evangelical Statement of Faith.»

He speaks about «God» in general, or about «theism,» as well as religious ways of thinking unjustly excluded from the public arena of the secularized university.

for instance — «a spokesman for The Family Research Council» and then speak as if they are the Tragic, Helpless, Victims of their Righteous Faith, in the form of public disapproval.

You should take this as a lesson too if you hate public speaking or lack confidence in your presentation, just make sure you bake something super delicious, like these chocolate peppermint crinkle cookies, and that may just help you out!

Bo enjoys conducting online webinars, public speaking engagements and presenting at health food conventions, as well as working closely with the leading researchers in the industry such as Dr. Michael Greger, Dr. Colin Campbell, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn and in the past, Dr. William Connor.

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