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[video] Should you use AI to write or prepare a speech or presentation?

I probably shouldn’t say this out loud, but I’m not the hugest fan of AI. I resisted it for a long time. And I do not use it for a majority of my work. And yet - I can’t deny it has saved me time in prepping my talks.

But: Here are the few things it’s okay to use AI for when prepping presentations and speeches.

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[video] How to Write a (Good) maid of honor/best man speech

Are you the best man or maid of honor at an upcoming wedding? Need to give a toast? Or a speech?

I’ve been to too many weddings where the speeches/toasts were obviously not planned, practiced, or prepared.

Don’t be that guy or that girl or that person. Dig in for some easy tips to get you started on your wedding toast.

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3 Tips to Write a Better Speaker's Bio

Your speaker bio (aka, your Introduction) serves 3 purposes: 1) To establish cred. Your audience wants to know that you know what you’re talking about. What’s your background? Why are you the person to speak about this? How do we know you bring…

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[AUDIO] -5 Steps to a Great Wedding Toast (With No Rambling)

I’ll never forget the worst bridal toast I ever sat through. It was a July wedding. My husband was the best man. I was his date, seated at another table. I, of course, helped my husband plan and prepare his speech. We made sure it was heartfelt, kind, and succinct. The maid of honor did not do the same.

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