My Best Advice for Becoming a Better Speaker is. . .
Here’s some Bad News for those who want to lessen their Fear of Public Speaking and become a Better Speaker: There is NO Magic Pill to...
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Aug 8, 20124 min read
Great Athletes Have Coaches. Great Speakers Should, Also!
Great Athletes Have Coaches. Great Speakers Should, Also!
Jul 25, 20123 min read
Fear of Public Speaking? What’s it Costing. . .
There’s a word for this Fear: Glossophobia, The Fear of Public Speaking. Glossa from the Greek language, meaning Tongue. Phobia from the...
May 30, 20123 min read
Passion + Knowledge + Technique =
I’m sure you’ve heard people speak, with great Passion about a subject. Maybe their words and delivery weren’t perfect, but...
May 16, 20123 min read
Do You AVOID Speaking Opportunities?
The Fear of Public Speaking holds many back from reaching their potential; personally and professionally. This Doesn’t have to be! FACT:...
Apr 11, 20123 min read
Speaker’s Humor: “Did you hear the one about. . .”
For most presentations, it should not start that way! People love to laugh and humor is great. It can be icing on the cake, but it isn’t...
Mar 14, 20123 min read
You’re Going to Want to Write THESE Down!
Fortunately, I’ve been doing a lot of speaking lately. During the Q&A Session, one question I’m frequently asked is, “How can I lessen my...
Mar 7, 20123 min read
Get UNCOMFORTABLE and. . .
For many folks, trying something we haven’t done before is Uncomfortable. Delivering a presentation in front of an audience positively...
Feb 22, 20123 min read
The Fear of Public Speaking! – The What Ifs?
The What Ifs: The Fear of Public Speaking holds many people back, personally and professionally. My last Post discussed the Whys? of the...
Feb 15, 20123 min read
The Fear of Public Speaking! – WHY?
Why Not have a Fear of Public Speaking? Think about it for a moment. Most of our conversations are one-on-one. Many of those are on the...
Feb 8, 20123 min read
Speakers: A Great Tool for Presenting is. . .
If slides are included in your presentations, (there are good reasons to use them!) definitely familiarize yourself with...
Jan 17, 20124 min read
The Fear of Public Speaking – KSDK Interviews . . .
Me About the Fear of Public Speaking! St. Louis (KSDK) – It could be a wedding toast or a class assignment in high school or college....
Jan 11, 20123 min read
Have a Spare Tire in Case Murphy Shows Up!
always seems to be lurking around the corner, waiting to pounce on an unsuspecting victim. That casualty could be you! Always be...
Dec 21, 20113 min read
Speakers, There’s NO App for That!
Public Speaking/Giving a Presentation is a skill that is learned.
Oct 26, 20112 min read
The Five Laws of Presentation
Laws of Presentation. To be a Successful Speaker, these are Not Optional! The following Five Laws of Presentation are essential if a...
Oct 19, 20114 min read
<i>Attention,</i> Audience! Be SPEAKER CENTERED – <i>Please!</i>
In most cases, the audience came to learn something, not to see or hear the speaker. We speakers are the messengers. It’s incumbent upon...
Oct 5, 20114 min read
Have a ‘Plan B’ Because When the Screen Goes. . .
BLANK – You’re Going to Need It! – Glad I Had Mine! Have you ever changed a tire? (I don’t mean calling the Auto Club and waiting for the...
Sep 28, 20112 min read
Successful Speakers Focus on The Audience
Speakers: It’s not about you! It’s all about your Audience! Successful Companies are Customer Centered. They focus on the Customer; the...
Sep 21, 20112 min read
The Worst Speech You’ll <i>Ever</i> Give,
That’s worth repeating: “The worst speech you’ll ever give, will be far better than the one you never give!” Many are held back from...
Sep 14, 20113 min read
Slideshows Help Them SEE Your Message!
When Done Well: PowerPoint / Keynote Slide Slide Shows Help the Audience GET IT! Auditory – Learn by hearing. Visual – Learn by seeing....
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