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In this practical guide to public speaking experienced speakers share their anecdotes and tips on what to do, what not to do - and what can go hilariously wrong!

The ability to speak [confidently] in public is probably the most rewarding skill you will ever learn. It will not only improve your career prospects, but will also boost your self-confidence at social functions.

If you’ve ever:

• Felt nervous about a career promotion because it involved public speaking.
  Been afraid to speak up in meetings, even when you have something valid to say.
  Turned down an invitation to speak at your garden club or similar occasions.
  Stepped up to the mike, only to choke horribly in the attempt.
  Felt intimidated by the thought of proposing a simple toast, or introducing and thanking a speaker.

You’ll learn how to conquer these fears in this step-by-step guide that takes you through all aspects of public speaking giving practical examples of what to do; what not to do – and what can go hilariously wrong!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FJVP47B

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It's probably already been mentioned in this thread somewhere, but I highly recommend the Appletv+ series, 'Severance'.

I'm hooked, and quite excited for S2, which is apparently coming out this year. Once you see the entire first season, what it pulls off storytelling-wise is pretty fantastic.

I don't think I'd rate it as highly as what is - to me - the greatest opening season to a television show ever in HBO's 'True Detective', but I'll tell you what - it's up there. Highly recommended.

I find I'm missing watching See, even if it was a bit of a "suspension of belief" thing. I read where the show runners had actual vision experts on set/advising, and some of the actors were visually impaired to some extent or other. Made it more interesting in hindsight, actually.

I'm wrapping up another Canadian show, Blood Ties. It's certainly no Angel, or Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but it's had some nice moments. I totally don't buy the actor playing the vampire, though, as he doesn't hit the typical stereotype in the right ways.

Still watching For All Mankind, though I'm now seeing it as weekly episodes. I'm being hit and miss on some other shows, like Foundation. I'm not sure I'm going to like it. None of the characters have done it for me yet.