D "Showed Up" for the Game, Match, or Meet? - NO WAY! For many at that level, it had been eight hour days, six days a week, working out and practicing their sport - for years! All serious athletes do the same: Practice - Practice - Practice. What about serious musicians, singers, and actors? Does anyone think they Read More
Vocal Variety
Are You Taking & Making Speaking Opportunities?
TakeYou Should Be! Here's Why: Speaking Opportunities are Business Opportunities. Speaking Opportunities are Career Opportunities. Speaking Opportunities are Leadership Opportunities. People who Take and Make Speaking Opportunities: Grow their businesses. Advance their careers. Increase their leadership Read More
The Worst Speech You’ll Ever Give,
Will Be Far Better Than the One You Never Give! 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 speaking because of the Fear of Public Speaking. They mistakenly think: They have to be perfect. They'll make a fool of Read More
Speakers should be Bloggers. Here’s Why!
Speakers Should Be Bloggers: I started Blogging almost two years ago. Here is what weekly Posting has brought Me. It might do the same for You!Audio Increased Knowledge. I learn something every time I write a Post. Each time I pick a subject, I research it and always find information I didn't know. My expertise on Read More
Written Post + Audio Post =
BETTER POST and BETTER SPEAKING!
BETTER POST and BETTER SPEAKING! Ever read your Post several days after publishing and . . . Oops! Combo Post I have done it more times than I'll admit. However, I'm writing this Post to give a solution for catching those errors and greatly improving my Posts! If you are a blogger, writer, or speaker, it might be Read More
What is Your Verbal Image?
Virtual Presentations Present Challenges Verbal Presentation Challenges GoToMeeting.com, WebEx.com and similar products, feature the ability to hold meetings, webinars, and training over the internet. These tools have amazing benefits for participants and the presenter(s). They allow many people, from different Read More
If YOU are in the Audience, PLEASE Learn By Observing and Listening
Learn by Observing and Listening A good speaker can become a better one by watching others speak. Follow these suggestions the next time you are in the audience. Turn OFF your cell phone. Practice active listening. Give the speaker eye contact. Lean forward in your seat. Do not cross your arms. Smile at Read More
Speech Content – Part #3 – Speech Opening
Make it Powerful!
We've all heard the expression, "There's only one chance to make a first impression!" This is it! The Opening of Your Speech is your first impression to your audience. It literally, 'sets the stage' for your presentation. Very quickly, the audience is going to be on the edge of their seats, either breathlessly Read More