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"Be a voice not an echo." - Albert Einstein

Start Strong!  — Give Your Audience a Greeting They'll Remember

Mar 31, 2019 by Gary Genard

Do you know how to start a speech successfully? You might need to power up your opening! Here's how to give your audience a greeting they'll remember. read more »

The 5 Best Reasons Why Public Speaking Is Important

Mar 17, 2019 by Gary Genard

Image by Armi Lafiniarivo from Pixabay Social media can be effective, but how much does it matter to communicate live and in person? Here are the 5 best reasons why public speaking is vital ... read more »

How to Make a Winning Pitch to Investors

Feb 17, 2019 by Gary Genard

Are you pitching to angels, venture capital firms, or other private funding sources? Here's the one public speaking skill you need to make a winning pitch to investors. read more »

What to Do at the Last Minute for a Successful Speech

Feb 10, 2019 by Gary Genard

Want to be sure you're a hit at an upcoming meeting or presentation? Here's what you should do at the last minute for a successful speech! read more »

How to Improve Your Voice for Persuasiveness and Power

Jan 27, 2019 by Gary Genard

As a presenter, do you deliver data . . . or give life to your ideas through how you sound? Here's how to improve your voice for persuasiveness and power! read more »

Readers' Favorites: My Top 10 Public Speaking Blogs of 2018

Dec 16, 2018 by Gary Genard

From presentations to pitches to politics, this year's speeches are history. For your own improvement, here are readers' favorites of my top 10 public speaking blogs of 2018. read more »

Are You Preparing for an Important Presentation in the Wrong Way?

Aug 26, 2018 by Gary Genard

Is your desire to be a good speaker getting in your way? Here's how to avoid the trap of creating a 'perfect' presentation instead of an effective one! read more »

Zombie Presentations: How Not to Speak like The Living Dead

Oct 31, 2017 by Gary Genard

Scaring away audiences through poor presentation skills? Here's how to stop being a zombie and present with style and influence! read more »

How to Speak Like a Leader: 5 Skills You Need to Master

Mar 01, 2015 by Gary Genard

Few things demonstrate leadership and give it a public face like a keynote speech. High-visibility events give you both a platform and the spotlight to be recognized and admired in your industry. read more »

How to Use Natural Body Language in Public Speaking

Jan 11, 2015 by Gary Genard

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 »

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