To be a successful speaker, develop stage presence! Here are 3 powerful techniques to interest, engage, and excite listeners. read more »
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"Be a voice not an echo." - Albert Einstein
Gary Genard
Recent Posts
Presence! — 3 Ways to Become a More Exciting Speaker
Interaction! — It's the Soul of a Great Presentation
You know your content cold. You're absolutely clear on the message you want to get across. read more »
Speak to Be Heard: Developing a More Powerful Voice
When you speak socially or professionally, how can you be sure your voice is being heard? read more »
The PowerPoint Waltz: Certain Death in 5 Easy Steps!
There may be 7 Deadly Sins, but PowerPoint users often commit five sins of their own. And it's we audience members who end up doing penance. read more »
12 Ingredients of a Great Commencement Address
The season of the commencement address is upon us, and having listened to one yesterday, I have a few thoughts to share with you. read more »
Lately, I've been thinking about a paradox of the theater that also applies to public speaking. Here it is: read more »
Trust Your Intuition to Be a Better Speaker
Would you like to be fully present as a speaker―for your own comfort and confidence as well as meeting the needs of your audience? read more »
An Actor's Secrets for Great Business Presentations
Acting is believing—and the same applies to giving a terrific business presentation. read more »
Emotion in Public Speaking: Why It Matters
If you're in the business of giving presentations, you're in the business of delivering emotion. read more »
Speaking Smart: How to Use Your Voice to Persuade Others
Among audiences, perception is often as important as reality. When we speak in public, our appearance and the sound of our voice have considerable power to move—or turn off—listeners. The way we use ... read more »

