Over the last two weeks, I’ve been conducting my “Speak at Your Best!” workshop for teachers and business professionals in Todi, Italy. It’s been a great experience to offer the training in this ... read more »
Gary Genard's
Speak for Success!
"Be a voice not an echo." - Albert Einstein
How to Speak the Language of Business Presentations
3 Secret Ingredients of Crafting a Great Speech
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 »
How to Use Emotions in Public Speaking
Today, I'd like to discuss the power of emotions in public speaking. The examples I'll use—from an introductory video, a media interview, and a eulogy—are from the worlds of medicine, sports, and law ... read more »
What to Say to Overcome Audience Resistance
We all know that getting an audience to accept and act on your message is easier if your listeners are receptive. Do they like you? Is what you’re saying pleasant for them to hear? Will the action ... read more »
The Top 10 Public Speaking Blogs of 2014
Want to know how to hook audiences early and persuade them? Interested in body language that will help you achieve presence and charisma? Ready to learn the essential leadership qualities of great ... read more »
How to Be the Best Speaker in Your Company!
Winston Churchill is the greatest statesman Britain has ever produced. read more »
Ready for something that will break your heart while making you feel great? There's a video I ran across on ESPN that is so sweet, heartfelt, and just plain wonderful, I wanted to share it with you. read more »
Abraham Lincoln and Stage Fright: How to Overcome Fear of Public Speaking
The recent headline is startling: “Unpublished 1860 letter by Abraham Lincoln Shows ‘Nervous’ Side.” And if that doesn’t surprise you, this might: Lincoln reveals in the letter that public speaking ... read more »
Interaction! — It's the Soul of a Great Presentation
You know your content cold. You're absolutely clear on the message you want to get across. read more »