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Aug 20
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The Skill That Helps You Connect With An...

Sarah Archer: Speaker, Comedian, Author, Playwright and Coach
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What if the secret to better speaking isn't your talk ... but your audience? Michelle Mills-Porter shares the overlooked skill that helps speakers connect before they even step on stage. 
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