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Timothy K. Lynch

Office of Fleet Management

City of Philadelphia

 

 

Rick has a magical approach that provides a clear and concise message specifically designed to the needs of his audience. Rick will provide all the motivational magic you will ever need, propelling your organization to the next level of greater success.

 

Thomas Mulhern

Frontier Communications

 

 

Rick Saldan is a compelling and absorbing motivational speaker and magician.  I have been to five of his Motivational Magic presentations and it is amazing how he keeps our college audiences on the edge of their seats. A highly entertaining performer with great comedy flair. Rich content to increase students' productivity, peak performance and motivation. If you need an outstanding motivational speaker for colleges, Rick is definitely one of the world's greatest speakers and magicians!


Dr. Rob Gilbert, Sport Psychologist,

Montclair State University

 

 

Rick Saldan has the wit, wisdom and sorcery of a wizard. He has a dynamic personality, and all will enjoy his captivating stories, comedy and magic!

Dennis Slaughter
Credit Suisse First Boston

 

 

Rick Saldan delivers a first-class show! A pro in every sense of the word. Funny, unique, entertaining and polished.

Brian Letscher, Actor

Hawaii Five-O, NCIS, Cold Case, Law & Order and The Mentalist.

 

 

Rick Saldan is a wonderful combination of master magician, comic improviser and first class speaker. The audience loved his program, which was music to our ears. If you love celebrity motivational speakers such as Tom Hopkins, Dale Carnegie and Zig Ziglar, then you'll love Rick!

Dottie Burman, President
Burtley Productions, Inc.

 

Rick Saldan is an incredibly talented performer and motivational speaker with great insight. He shares many powerful motivational messages that will enhance your life for the better!

Jack Murray, President
Dream Illusions

 

Rick is one of the best inspirational speakers on the scene today. Funny, fun loving and highly energetic. If you want to make your next event into an extraordinary one, then invite professional speaker  Rick Saldan and his amazing  Motivational Magic.

 

Andres Lara, President

Inspiration Times Magazine

 
 

The Art of Confident Conversation
Author: Mike Moore

Did you know that the second greatest social fear people have is the fear of starting and carrying on a conversation with someone they don't know. The greatest social fear is speaking in public. Why are we afraid to speak with people we don't know? Perhaps it stems from being told as children never to speak with strangers. Or that silence is golden or that children are to be seen and not heard. Whatever the reason it remains a significant social fear for many of us. And one that we find difficult to overcome.

Improving Your Conversation Skills

When I first started speaking for a living I had great difficulty with one-on-one conversation with members of my audience.. I could speak before 2500 people and enjoy every minute of it but when I was expected to mix and mingle and make small talk my tongue became all thumbs. I realized that my conversation skills needed work, and set out to improve them. I researched the topic thoroughly and applied what I had learned to my own life. My efforts paid off for I now can talk about anything with anyone for any length of time. Let me share with you what I learned about the art of conversation.

How to Improve Your Conversation skills

* There are three fundamental principles upon which good conversation is based.

1. It is better to be interested than interesting

2. There is nothing as flattering as the undivided attention of another human being.

3. People long to talk about their favourite topic which is " themselves." Keep these in mind and you can't fail in becoming a great conversationalist.

* Assume the responsibility for starting and maintaining the conversation.

* You can begin with a friendly " Hi, I'm Mike and I'm from_________." Usually the response is " Hello, Mike I am ____________ and I'm from___________. (Away you go.)

* Use the person's name throughout the conversation. It shows that you're interested in and focussed on the other.

* Let the other be the centre of attention.

* Show a genuine interest in the one you're speaking with. Maintain eye contact.

* Ask questions that require more than a one word answer.

* When you ask a question listen attentively to the answer and be quick to ask another question arising from the answer to the first.

* Put the other at ease by smiling and nodding frequently throughout the conversation.

* Talk in terms of the other person's interests.

* Don't feel the need to disagree until you get to know the person better.








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Mike Moore is an international voice on the role of appreciation, praise and humour in performance motivation and human potential. You can check out his books, tapes and manuals at http://motivationalplus.com/cgi/a/t.cgi?pizzazz

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