If you want your audience to remember what you say, don’t just tell them—show them. Tell a story. Stories stick. They create pictures in...

When practicing your presentation, don't always start at the beginning. I know—that sounds odd. But trust me, it’s one of the best things...

Some of the best advice in public speaking isn’t new, trendy, or complicated—it’s obvious . Painfully obvious. But it’s the kind of...

You’ve got 30 seconds. Maybe 60. You’re at a networking event, social function, or seminar, and the leader says, “Before we get started,...

An elevator speech is your opportunity to introduce yourself in a concise and compelling way, typically in under a minute. The goal is to...

Great content doesn’t matter if your delivery puts people to sleep. You can be the smartest person in the room. You can have highly...

NOT having a great Elevator Speech has downsides, especially in professional and networking settings. Here are some key drawbacks: 1. ...

In an increasingly digital world, the art of personal presentations remains irreplaceable. While AI offers numerous benefits, it cannot...

In this episode of What’s the Point?, Bill Ellis sits down with Fred E. Miller, an internationally recognized speaker, best-selling author,

Feedback, from the right people, will provide guidance for improvement.

Imposter syndrome – the persistent feeling that you don’t belong or aren’t good enough – is one of the biggest barriers to confident...

Taking questions before your closing allows you to maintain control over your presentation’s final impression.

Why Presentation Skills Are Life Skills

Without a great, compelling Elevator Speech You risk blending into the crowd instead of standing out as someone others want to connect with.

The OPENING and the CLOSING are the bookends of a presentation.

“Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities!"

Speakers should be Embracing Mistakes

A great Elevator Speech has several key goals, each designed to make a strong and lasting impression in a short amount of time.

Vocal cues refer to non-verbal elements in speech that convey information beyond the literal meaning of the words spoken.

Bullet points , while useful in some contexts, can be problematic in presentations, especially when left on the screen for extended...