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

This is an Open Letter to upcoming  audiences. Dear Audience: I’ll be your speaker for the upcoming event you’re scheduled to attend and...

Your WHY and, another Question. The Ultimate Goal of an Elevator Speech is a Conversation with someone who has a sincere interest in...

"What do you do?" Depends on the Audience, Goal, & Time.

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

The PLAGUE! Oops! That probably is one! “ Perhaps, Clichés are a necessary evil. Some say, ‘It is what is is.‘ I think there is light at...

Emphasize and Clarify. For writing articles or books, a Sidebar is separate from the main text on a page. It is often a shorter piece of...

Add Enormous Value to your Presentations. The Introduction is an integral part of your speech, not your Bio, and your responsibility to...

Strong and STRONGER! The Law of Primacy and Recency says your audience will best remember the first and last things you say and do. This...

It MATTERS! Authoring a book gives you HUGE Credibility. Just as we perceive really good speakers as Experts, people have the same...

Plan - Implement - Followup Business Networking is meeting people at events, social functions, and seminars. The goal is to develop...

Speak!  Speak!  Speak! The Learning is in the Doing! You can think about it, watch videos, read books, and attend seminars about public...

Why Not have a Fear of Public Speaking! Is my usual first response. Think about it. Most of our conversations are one-on-one. Many are...

DIS-Qualify Prospects! When you hear Elevator Speeches do you purchase all the products and services being pitched? Of course not, and...

The Body of Your Speech has a formula: Make a Point. Tell a Story that reinforces the point.

You gain the respect and credibility of your audience when you tell them every single thing you’ll say and do is not gospel.

Is a POWER PHRASE to use in Your Elevator Speech. Most, when asked, “What do you do?” respond with verbiage like: “I help people . . . “...

Better Audience = Better Speaker

of your Presentation. It’s human nature to do what we like, do well, and avoid things that make us uncomfortable. This applies to...

Imagine this "Fear of Public Speaking" example. You’re asked to deliver a presentation to an audience of your subordinates, peers, and...