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 »
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 »
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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 »
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 »
If you want to succeed as a speaker, you need to be good at telling your audience stories. read more »
Yesterday, I heard an unbelievably moving and inspiring story. read more »
If you're in the business of giving presentations, you're in the business of delivering emotion. read more »
Anytime you deliver a speech or presentation, you face a tough task. read more »
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 »
