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Doug Collins has inspired me to join the local chapter of Toastmasters.
I need to improve my public speaking skills if I'm going to be the best patriot I can be.
That said, there are plenty of excellent professional skill videos out there.
Once you memorize about 8-10 things to do with your hands when in public without a "prop" (i.e. phone or cup/glass) you can straight up OWN any kind of meeting.
Knowing body language tricks is like a superpower, and it's all out there for free.
There's another collection of studies out there, and I can't think of the name of it right now after two brandies, that is another FREE set of strong communications skills anyone can add to their skill set.
OK storytime
When I was in my early 20s I was always awkward when going out and in business/social events.
An older dude, great old southern guy, said this to me in an elevator:
"Alright, how we gonna act?"
His point was this:
You really don't have to FEEL confident or ballsy.
All you gotta do is ACT confident and ballsy.
Nobody knows the difference
And your brain follows your body
Learn to nurse a drink for a long time, especially in a work situation, and be very aware of others who may act like a dumbass or talk too much about something. Look and listen. You can drink when you get home.
Stand up straight and figure out how to make pleasant small talk, that's half the battle.
Make somebody laugh at a quip and they'll remember you
Have a good handshake
Look people in the eye, pick up some active listening skills
I wish I could teach young men this stuff, it's like this advice is timeless, lifehacks are a good thing