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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Apr 22, 2018
- 2 min
Three Things To Avoid In Your Bar/Bat Mitzvah Speech When You’re The Parent
When it's time to honor your child, don't fall into these traps when giving a celebratory speech.
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Mar 16, 2018
- 2 min
Is It Okay to Read My Speech Off Paper?
Many people think they should deliver a speech from memory, without notes or paper in front of them. Are they right?
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Jan 30, 2018
- 3 min
Why Can’t We Communicate Like We Used To?
We are all struggling with digital overload and the strain it puts on our ability to really communicate. How can we still use technology bu
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Jan 18, 2018
- 2 min
Why Your Service Speech Should Be Different Than The Party Speech
The speech you give at a Bar/Bat Mitzvah service shouldn't follow the same rules as a speech given at the party. Here's why.
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Jan 3, 2018
- 3 min
The Worst Speeches Ever!
Unfortunately some of the most memorable speeches are for all the wrong reasons. Check out this list of worst-ever speeches and make sure y
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Dec 14, 2017
- 2 min
Ten Minutes With Event Planner José Rolón
I had the pleasure of recently sitting down with New York event planner José Rolón. Jose’s easygoing style and calm under pressure makes ...
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Dec 5, 2017
- 2 min
Five Reasons Speeches Are A Lot Like Songs
Sometimes when I'm writing I envision what the speech would sound like if it were set to music. That's when I can really tell if it
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Nov 6, 2017
- 2 min
What To Do When You Have Writer’s Block
When I was thinking about what to write for this blog post, I was coming up short. But then I realized the subject was right in front of me
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Oct 19, 2017
- 2 min
Five Simple Steps For Delivering A Great Speech
There’s a big difference between writing a great speech and delivering one. Oftentimes the way a speech looks on paper can be world apart f
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Sep 7, 2017
- 2 min
Is It Okay For A Toast To Be More of a Roast?
So how can you figure out what information is appropriate to share and what may not be? My general rule of thumb is this: if you wouldn'
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Jul 17, 2017
- 3 min
How To Wow With Vows: 7 Steps To Writing Your Own Wedding Vows
Today's weddings are all about personalization. And when it comes to the ceremony itself, there's no better way to personalize than
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Jul 5, 2017
- 2 min
Five Wedding Speech Faux-Pas To Avoid
Stay away from these no-nos and you'll be in a great position to deliver a winning wedding toast.
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Jun 20, 2017
- 2 min
Why You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty Getting Help With Your Speech
So many people tell me that they feel guilty hiring me because they should be able to write their speech themselves. But why feel embarrasse
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Jun 5, 2017
- 3 min
How To Avoid Special Occasion Toasts Sounding Too Generic
How many speeches describe the guest of honor with a laundry list of adjectives (caring, beautiful, loyal, kind) that seem like they’re pluc
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Holly Blum, the Word Whisperer
- May 23, 2017
- 2 min
Why The Best Man Speech At Pippa Middleton’s Wedding Was A “Royal Flop”
This weekend’s news headlines were dominated by Pippa Middleton’s and James Matthews' wedding. Everything was coming up roses for the ha...
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Holly Blum/The Word Whisperer
- Apr 17, 2017
- 7 min
Final Words From Daughter To Daddy
Since I was a young girl I wrote out long cards for my father for every special occasion letting him know how much I loved and appreciated h
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Holly Blum/The Word Whisperer
- Mar 7, 2017
- 4 min
Psst…The Secret’s In The Storytelling
Think about how many speeches you’ve listened to in life. Whether personal or professional in nature, how many of them really hit the mark?
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Holly Blum/The Word Whisperer
- Feb 7, 2017
- 4 min
The Many Roles Of A Word Whisperer: Why I Love What I Do
Since I was a young girl, I have always enjoyed expressing myself through writing. Growing up, I never missed an opportunity to transfor...
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