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Three Foolproof Ways To Capture Any Audience's Engagement and Interest

Jan 28, 2024 by Gary Genard

Are your presentations designed to wow listeners? Here are three foolproof ways to capture any audience's engagement and interest! read more »

How to Open a Presentation: Tell 'Em What You're Going to Say

Jul 09, 2023 by Gary Genard

Want some advice from the world's greatest speech expert? Here's how to open a presentation—by telling 'em what you're going to say. read more »

How to Start a Speech Confidently and Effectively

Mar 26, 2023 by Gary Genard

Feel shaky at the start of a presentation? Take too long to get into the groove? Here are three great ways to start a speech confidently and effectively. read more »

What Should Your Opening and Closing PowerPoint Slides Look Like?

Nov 13, 2022 by Gary Genard

Are your presentation slides as effective as possible? Here's some advice on what your opening and closing PowerPoint slides should look like. read more »

How to Hook Your Audience with An Effective Opening

Oct 30, 2022 by Gary Genard

Want to grab your presentation audience's attention immediately? Here's how to hook your audience with an effective opening. read more »

Should I Start Out with a Joke? . . . Well, Should You?

Oct 24, 2021 by Gary Genard

It's a question as old as business speaking: Should I start out with a joke? . . . The answer is clear, and here it is. read more »

The Smart Way to Get Your Audience to Take Some Action

Sep 05, 2021 by Gary Genard

Looking for a smart way to get your public speaking audience to take some action? Here's how to do it reliably and successfully! read more »

14 Easy Ways to Be a Memorable and Successful Public Speaker

Want to excel with an in-person or virtual speech? When it comes to public speaking, here are 14 easy ways to be a memorable and successful public speaker! read more »

Your Speech's Introduction: How to Make It Powerful

Jun 07, 2020 by Gary Genard

Successful presenting means knowing how to start a speech. Here's how to write an introduction to make it powerful. read more »

How to Reduce Anxiety When You Begin Your Presentation

Apr 26, 2020 by Gary Genard

Do you need to calm your nerves during the first moments of public speaking? Here's how to reduce anxiety when you begin your presentation. read more »

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