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		<title>Witness the &#8220;Opportunity Communicator&#8221;</title>
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		<title>Gaining Confidence in Front of a Room</title>
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		<title>How to Conquer Criticism</title>
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		<title>What Every Communicator Can Learn From &#8230; Michael Jackson</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:13:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Executive communication coach Connie Dieken shares what every communicator can learn from watching Michael Jackson. She captures three leadership lessons from his newly released film, "This is It," that can transform your approach to presentation skills.]]></description>
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		<title>Did This CEO Hit the Sweet Spot?</title>
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		<title>Rude Tube: Public Speaking Interruptions</title>
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		<title>How to Hijack Your Own Influence during Q&amp;A</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:24:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Jon &amp; Kate Plus&#8230;.You.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 23:43:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jon &#038; Kate's body language was so cold in their season premiere that the cameras needed de-icing. Executive communication coach Connie Dieken reveals 5 specific tips to help you come across at your best in the workplace, even if you can't stand the person you're communicating with.]]></description>
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		<title>Is Your Voice Undermining Your Success?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:02:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<title>Credibility Smackdown</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:17:08 +0000</pubDate>
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