Just wanted to invite you to check out a few of the blog carnivals that were kind enough to host some of my posts this past week. Here they are:

The Gaming My Blog Carnival has some interesting posts on video gaming – one of my true addictions.

The Twitter Buzz Carnival has some excellent tips for using the popular social media site.

The Carnival of Positive Thinking has some great posts to ensure you stay positive.

Xamuel.com Blog Carnival – Has a great list of posts on a variety of topics.

A couple weeks back I pointed out some excellent websites by people who I feel really know their stuff about speaking. These folks are not only speakers that speak about speaking (I know, that sounds confusing) but their material is good – in other words, if you follow their advice you’ll become a better speaker.  Read more... (148 words, 19 images, estimated 36 secs reading time)

Periodically, I like to share some sites that find interesting and worth checking out, so here are some you might not want to miss.

Best Public Speaking Training – David Portney has a blog that’s definitely worth checking out. If you’ve ever read the comments he’s left here, you know he’s got some great information to share.

The Carnival of Inspiration included a post from this site. Smart Chick also had a nice write up of the carnival.

The Rich Life Carnival also included a post from this blog.  Read more... (141 words, 19 images, estimated 34 secs reading time)

This past week, a number of blogs have featured content from Overnight Sensation. I really appreciate people taking the time to share their favorite links from this blog on their own blog since that’s how readers learn about new sites. So I’m returning the favor and I highly encourage you to check out these sites (if you’ve linked to me and I haven’t included you, please let me know):

An article was featured in The Twenty First Edition of the Carnival of Improving Life.

Personal Hack – Personal Development Blog included a link to my Strengths and Weaknesses article.  Read more... (173 words, 19 images, estimated 42 secs reading time)

Welcome to the June, 2008 edition of the Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Blog Carnival. We’ve got some great entries in this edition on a variety of subjects. If you’d like to participate in a future edition of this carnival, you can learn more about the carnival or go right over to Blog Carnival to submit a post.

Speaking skills

Ralph Jean-Paul presents How to Assert Yourself Effectively posted at Potential 2 Success, saying, “Whether you’re dealing with your parents, your spouse, or your boss, here are best ways to give ultimatums, present your ideas clearly, and tell someone they are wrong.”  Read more... (491 words, 19 images, estimated 1:58 mins reading time)

Welcome to the May, 2008 edition of the Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Blog Carnival. We’ve got some great entries in this first edition on a variety of subjects. If you’d like to participate in a future edition of this carnival, you can learn more about the carnival or go right over to Blog Carnival to submit a post.

Professionally Speaking

Eric Feng presents Here’s Why Some Speakers Are Paid $10,000 For Just A 40 Mins Speech posted at The Public Speaking Blog.

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