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

On-Stage Magic: How to Transform Your Public Speaking

May 10, 2015 by Gary Genard

There are no tricks to becoming a great speaker. Yet, there are public speakers that seem like magicians. Here are four ways you can add magic to your own speeches and presentations. The techniques I ... read more »

How to Use Your Voice to Convince Others

Feb 08, 2015 by Gary Genard

It’s no secret that when it comes to persuading, cajoling, informing, and motivating listeners, the human voice reigns supreme. As corporate speechwriter Richard Dowis put it, “Words convey ... read more »

How to Use Emotions in Public Speaking

Jan 25, 2015 by Gary Genard

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 »

The Most Powerful Storytelling Technique for Public Speaking

Oct 19, 2014 by Gary Genard

If you want to succeed as a speaker, you need to be good at telling your audience stories. read more »

Want to Tell Great Stories as a Speaker? — Here's How!

Sep 14, 2014 by Gary Genard

Yesterday, I heard an unbelievably moving and inspiring story. read more »

Emotion in Public Speaking: Why It Matters

Mar 30, 2014 by Gary Genard

If you're in the business of giving presentations, you're in the business of delivering emotion. read more »

Wow 'Em! — How to Capture and Keep Your Audience's Attention

Oct 27, 2013 by Gary Genard

Anytime you deliver a speech or presentation, you face a tough task. read more »

Smart Speakers Use this Technique to Persuade Listeners. Do You?

May 06, 2012 by Gary Genard

I’ll never forget how I learned one of life’s great lessons: Seize every opportunity that comes your way to get an education. Or to say it another way: Don’t be stupid enough to let educational ... read more »

For Effective Speaking, Put Stories in Your Presentation Toolbox

Apr 04, 2012 by Gary Genard

Recently a Fortune 500 company hired me to coach one of their young executives for an upcoming speech. The talk would be part of a company-wide conference, and this executive was scheduled to deliver ... read more »

Curtain Up! — Adding Drama to Your Speeches and Presentations

Mar 05, 2012 by Gary Genard

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