The Magic of the Rule of Three: Read It – Understand It – Use It!

One of the main reasons people have a Fear of Public Speaking is they think they have nothing to say.  They believe anything and...

When was Your Presentation last update d? You If it’s been awhile –  Keep reading! Doing a Presentation Makeover makes sense if: The ...

The “Fear of Public Speaking” doesn’t care about your Age, Education, or Occupation.

Every Audience Doesn’t Need to See All your Slides.  Master Deck Audiences have different wants and needs. Most presentations have time...

Text and Bullet Points Do Not reinforce the message! Have you ever sat through a presentation where the speaker read, word for word, the...

1. Study Next: Repeat the above activitiesMP3 Sorry, but there is no easy way to become a great presenter.  It’s hard work, and it never...

Readers of my blog know I sometimes post the writings of other speakers.  Gavin Meikle is a friend and fellow speaker from across the...

Notes Vs. Mind Map CLICK to Enlarge! Text Notes interfere with the emotional connection you want to make with your audience.  They are...

For instance, if I say, “I really am enjoying being here at your event,” but continually look at my watch and have an expression on my...

Guest Post: John Zimmer, Manner of Speaking Slide Presentation Many companies unwittingly hinder the effectiveness of their employees’...

We perceive really good speakers as Experts! Speaking Opportunities Perception is reality, and we like to work with Experts – Correct?...

I have done it more times than I’ll admit.  However, I’m writing this Post to give a solution for catching those errors and greatly...

NPR Member Station Book Interview. I’m a Guest on KWMU’s “St. Louis on the Air”  St. Louis on the Air Interview NPR Member Station Book...

The P-A-U-S-E: A Major Element of Verbal Communication The Pause Question: What if my entire Post was written like the Title? How long...

Motivational Speech 2 Minutes – 20 Seconds.  124 Words.  1 Big WOW! Watch and Listen! Pay particular attention to the use of cadence...

The Road to Perfection Never Ends! Want to Speak Better? How about playing music?  If you were, or are now, a musician, do you just come...

Here’s mine.  What’s yours?  Your Elevator Speech is a Mini-Presentation CLICK to ENLARGE – Read from Bottom > Top If you attend...

Virtual Presentations Present Challenges Verbal Presentation Challenges These tools have amazing benefits for participants and the...

NonVerbal Communication Trumps Verbal Communication The guy on the right says, “I’m really excited to have the opportunity to speak to...