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 »
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 »
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 »
What’s your relationship with the question-and-answer session that usually follows a speech or presentation? Perhaps you fit into one of these two camps concerning Q & A: read more »
As a speaker in business communication, it's your job to get helpful information across to listeners and to do so audibly. If that's your primary role as a presenter, why should you be concerned ... read more »
