Episode 3: Mary Portas

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Episode 3: Mary Portas

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33 minutes

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Nov 5, 2018

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Ever suffered from "goat voice"? Viv Groskop talks to retail guru Mary Portas about radical candour, the power of silence and the surprising ways in which a speech is like a ball game.

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Nov 5, 2018

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Want to own the room? Comedian and radio and TV presenter Viv Groskop talks to inspirational women about the secrets of brilliant speaking. They share the tips and tricks that will get you the attention you deserve.

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Episode 3: Mary Portas

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