Recipes for Disaster Presentations are an essential part of communication in many business and academic settings. Whether pitching an...

You want your audience to remember your message! Here’s how to make that happen: Start with a strong opening: Begin your speech with a...

What Makes a Great Presenter? LISTEN! A great presenter goes beyond just being good. They possess exceptional qualities that can...

A presentation is a crucial tool for any speaker to convey their message effectively to the audience. It is a platform to showcase your...

SPEAKING! We perceive really good speakers as EXPERTS! We like to work with EXPERTS. EXPERTS command more money for their products and...

A “Presentation Without Mistakes” is a speaker’s goal. That rarely happens. No speaker is perfect and even the most seasoned ones, who...

No matter how good your material and how well you delivered it, there will be some in the audience who do not like your talk will give...

Because Many Won’t! Picture this: You’re at a meeting, seminar, or event and the leader asks, “Does anyone have something to say?” Yes,...

Make it Clear, Concise, and Consistent If people hearing your Elevator Speech aren’t 100% sure about what you do. They won’t hire you....

Eye Contact, like all elements of non-verbal communication, is extremely important when delivering a presentation. When done correctly,...

MY BACKSTORY “Google Me!” Here is my ‘BackStory’ of how I came to use, and suggest using, the phrase: “Google Me! Picture this: You’ve...

One of These! “There’s only one chance to make a first impression!” That’s a fair statement and definitely applies to the Opening of your...

In a virtual video event, the BACKGROUND is the second thing we see when entering one of these meetings.

A Better Speaker! One of the Best Pieces of Advice I was ever given about becoming a speaker was to WRITE! I was correctly told, “Content...

Record Yourself: Video and Audio. Fred Miller, “ NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” Here’s my BEST Tips for practicing. Use Your iPad or...

This is the second of two Open Letters to upcoming audiences. The first summarized my responsibilities. Dear Audience: Read, Understand,...

Folks in Your Audience! Everyone loves to be recognized; Especially in front of others! When you, the speaker, gives a SHOUTOUT about...

LISTEN! Foods and Beverages. Foods and beverages consumed, the day before and day of your presentation, can have positive or negative...

They Go Hand-In-Hand! Both hold many back from reaching their goals. Face those Fears of Failing! Failing is a good, but often tough, way...

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