How important is the sound of your voice on the phone? It’s always a contributing factor in how people perceive you and grasp your intentions, of course. But in some cases, your voice constitutes ... read more »
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Speak for Success!
"Be a voice not an echo." - Albert Einstein
How to Improve Your Vocal Presence on the Phone
How Video Can Transform Your Public Speaking
It was an amazing testament to the power of using videotaping in public speaking training. And it came when I least expected it. read more »
7 Secrets for Delivering Blockbuster Presentations
As fall approaches and the pace of business is about to accelerate, it may be time to consider your upcoming presentations. Will they have maximum impact? Will they be memorable? When you deliver ... read more »
How to Speak with Impact in Business Presentations
Body Language Secrets Every Presenter Needs to Know
Have you ever seen a speaker so uncomfortable that he tried to disappear in front of an audience? I have—and it was quite an amazing sight. read more »
How to Use Your Voice to Convince Others
It’s no secret that when it comes to persuading, cajoling, informing, and motivating listeners, the human voice reigns supreme. As corporate speechwriter Richard Dowis put it, “Words convey ... read more »
How to Use Natural Body Language in Public Speaking
I recently coached a Sales Director of one of the world’s biggest multinationals, concerning a public speaking skill he knew he needed to master. It wasn’t the easiest of tasks for Robert—which is ... read more »
5 Ways to Be an Extraordinary Speaker in 2015
Last week, I discussed 5 bad public speaking habits you should leave behind in the New Year. Now, here's the companion piece: 5 practices you should cultivate to excel at public speaking in 2015. read more »
5 Bad Public Speaking Habits to Break in 2015
“At this festive season of the year, it is more than usually desirable that we should make some slight provision for the Poor and destitute,” declares the kind-hearted gentleman in Charles Dickens’s ... read more »
Six Magic Words for More Effective Presentations
Jack in the Jack and the Beanstalk fairy tale had those five magical beans. But you can go Jack one better with six magic words that can help make you a giant in terms of public speaking success. read more »