Public Speaking Coach | NO SWEAT Speaking! 8/8

Jan 28, 20103 min read

I Don’t Speak in Front of Groups. Why Should I Care about Public Speaking?

My response: “Do you ever speak to an Audience of ONE?” I’m sometimes asked a question like this when approaching a group about being a...

Dec 25, 20092 min read

Verbal Communication Element #4 –Cadence

The Rhythmic Flow of the words . . A natural partner of inflection is our next element, Cadence It’s the rhythmic flow of the words used...

Dec 10, 20094 min read

Non-Verbal Communication Element #1 – Eye Contact

Eyes are the ‘Windows to the Soul’.

Dec 5, 20092 min read

The Law of Primacy and Recency

First (Primacy) and Last (Recency) – If you want it to Last! For any presentation, people are more likely to remember the first and last...

Nov 26, 20093 min read

Make Your Quotes – Quotable!

Quotable Quotes We remember great quotes. Wouldn’t you like to be the person who is ‘quoted’? How cool would it be to have other...

Nov 19, 20093 min read

Buzz Words

NO Buzz Words! Buzz Words are composed of jargon that is usually specific to a particular industry. Often we think of the tech industry...

Nov 6, 20092 min read

Sometimes the Best Prop is – None!

Props, as I’ve stated before, can be a great addition to a speech. If I were to take a coffee cup, and put it on a lectern, and say, “I’m...

Oct 16, 20092 min read

WHY Speak?

Why in the world would you want to get up in front of strangers, or for that matter, in front of people you know, and risk embarrassing...

Oct 9, 20092 min read

When Presenting, We Want Them to GET IT!

The Ultimate Goal of All Communication: Written, Spoken or Visual, is that all audience, as quickly as possible, – "GET IT!" If they...

Sep 20, 20092 min read

I Want Them To Remember My Speech!

Proven ways to get your points across and for the audience to remember your message. Primacy and Recency People will better remember the...

Sep 18, 20092 min read

Props Help the Audience “See”Your Points – Maybe!

Since people learn in different ways, the more senses incorporated into your presentation, the better the meaning of your speech will be...