Got great information? A fancy slide deck? Those things are fine, but here's a surefire way to achieve your purpose in a presentation. read more »
Do you have a funny public speaking story? Here's one. Share your own story so we can all take a breath, relax . . . and laugh! read more »
This is the story of a speaker who had a great story of her own to tell, but didn’t know how to go about it. The speaker is someone who came to my office recently for speech coaching. She brought a ... read more »
Acting matters to your business career—and not only in terms of stage presence. In fact, it matters more than you realize. read more »
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 »
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 »
When it comes to using body language to achieve presence, can you fake it till you make it? Social psychologist Amy Cuddy believes instead that you should fake it till you become it. read more »
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 »
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 »
Achieving persuasion in public speaking is, as Hamlet said, "a consummation devoutly to be wished." Millions of speakers, every day around the globe, hope to accomplish that goal. (Want to speak for ... read more »
