If you’ve ever failed, please raise your hand!Fail Did you learn more from things you failed at or from things that went well the first...

Increased Knowledge. I learn something every time I write a Post.  Each time I pick a subject, I research it and always find information...

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

We like to work with EXPERTS – Don’t we? Three Being perceived as an EXPERT grows your: 1. Business 2. Career 3. Leadership Opportunities...

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

Sorry, It Doesn’t Exist! I wish it did.  Maybe it, and the one that gets rid of the Fear of Public Speaking, are in clinical trials...

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...

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...

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

Speaking Opportunities are Business and Career Opportunities. “We need a volunteer to speak. . . at the next Annual Meeting, MeetUp,...

The Worst Speech You’ll Ever Give will be Far Better Than the One You Never Give! One of the greatest fears people have is the “Fear of...

Have a “Subtle Little Difference.” Chapman’s Ice Cream was once a St. Louis tradition.  They were famous for their advertising campaign...

Help The Audience GET IT Educate – Entertain – Explain They may not agree with everything.  They may not agree with anything. Unless...

Help The Audience GET IT! Educate – Entertain – Explain They may not agree with everything.  They may not agree with anything. Unless...

Cotton Mouth No Fun to have when Speaking! Cotton, or dry mouth, can be caused be many things:  anxiety, dry air, certain medications,...

I doubt if you’ll read all of these doubts – especially the last one! I doubt if they’ll be interested in anything I have to say. I doubt...