I’m sure you’ve heard that your writing should have a “Voice.” That’s true, and by making the audio of your posts available,...

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...

Speaking Opportunities are Business Opportunities. Speaking Opportunities are Career Opportunities. Speaking Opportunities are Leadership...

Do as the Army Recruiting Slogan says: “Be all that YOU can be!” I don’t have a great voice.  I don’t sing, dance, or play an instrument....

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...

Before your presentation, your Audience had specific instructions and training on how to be a Good Audience? An audience can make or...

#1.  Prepare and Practice for each Presentation even if I’ve given it 100+ times. It might be the umpteenth time I’ve delivered it, but...

Have you ever watched a Professional Mime? They speak no words, but communicate very well, don’t they! If they were to use their voice,...

“If it’s Sunday, it’s Meet the Press.”Speakers This is how David Gregory, the moderator of the the longest-running television series in...

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...

Make the Invisible – Visible!  Sometimes – Not! Prop A prop is something used to support your presentation.  Props can be very effective...

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...

Speakers: It’s not about you! It’s all about your Audience! Successful Companies are Customer Centered. They focus on the Customer; the...

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...

When Done Well: PowerPoint / Keynote Slide Slide Shows Help the Audience GET IT! Auditory – Learn by hearing. Visual – Learn by seeing....

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

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...

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...