Being a comfortable and confident public speaker is a key leadership skill. Here are two relaxation techniques for improved focus and presence. read more »
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Speak for Success!
"Be a voice not an echo." - Albert Einstein
The Top 10 Public Speaking Blogs of 2015
Want to improve your public speaking success in 2016? Here's a look at this year's Top 10 public speaking blogs featuring helpful techniques and advice. read more »
How to Woo an Audience and Move People to Action!
Every day, the world provides riches that can improve our knowledge and skills as public speakers. We should always look beyond our profession, of course, for ideas and connections we can use. But ... read more »
Lately, I've been thinking about a paradox of the theater that also applies to public speaking. Here it is: read more »
If you want to speak for true leadership, you need to know how to use your voice. (To learn how to speak more memorably, download my free cheat sheet, "4 Characteristics of an Influential Speaker.") read more »
Can business speakers, like great actors, possess stage presence? Absolutely! Here are 3 ways you can speak with maximum impact. read more »
Did you know that you're as much a performer as an actor when you deliver a presentation? Actors, of course, are performers par excellence of the spoken word. When you deliver a speech or ... read more »
For Public Speaking Success, Ask the Right Questions!
Have you heard that a rhetorical question is a great way to get your audience’s attention? Well, it is. So is a question that you actually expect an answer to. In both cases, speaking directly to ... read more »
Communication Skills: 4 Ways to Achieve Vocal Power
Did you ever consider that delivering an outstanding presentation is like performing a great song? Not only is the “music” delightful to listen to, but your voice soars on a combination of dynamic ... read more »