A Powerful Vocabulary Will Transform Your Life
Studies show that your word-power determines your earning power, that your skill in self-expression determines your status in life.The link between your vocabulary and your income is universally recognized. Researchers have discovered that college students with the lowest vocabulary scores usually end up in the lowest income group. So, if... Read More
How to Prepare your Mind/Body to Give Great Speeches
Sure you have catecholamines ? all speakers do. (including Sir Winston Churchill and Presidents Kennedy, Carter, and Reagan.) Those are the chemicals that make you sweat, make your heart beat fast and make your hands shake. Get rid of those chemical and psychological reactions by becoming message-centered and audience-centered, not... Read More
What Makes A Great Presenter?
Every day millions of people around the world make a presentation. Yet most of us who have been to meetings know that very few of those people are truly great. At each meeting there is usually only one person who stands out head and shoulders above the rest as someone... Read More
What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters.... Toastmasters....What is Toastmasters?Is it a bunch of guys in stuffed shirts & suits standing around and pontificating about people. Is it a secret society where everyone looks furtively from side to side before giving the secret handshake? Is it a cooking class where everyone brings in their breadmaker and... Read More
The Best Practical Tips for Overcoming Stage Fright
As one who does some speech coaching, I have heard all of the crazy ideas on how to conquer stage fright, but I think in more basic ideas. Actually, just a few.Here they are:1. Know your stuff! The best thing you can do is to be overwhelmingly, thoroughly, and completely... Read More
Get Real
Humans are born storytellers, but our education system doesn't help us develop these natural talents that we all have. Instead, society increasingly homogenizes us, covering up the things that make us unique. The media, too, bombards us with messages that encourage us to emulate the celebrity of the week, or... Read More
Speech Tips - Ten Things to Remember When Accepting an Award
Many people are recognised for their work, industry, sporting or community achievements.The giving of awards by associations, businesses and groups helps recognise achievers and excellence.In many cases recipients of awards are asked to give a small acceptance speech.But, according to the Book of Lists, the number one fear in the... Read More
How to Write and Deliver an Outstanding Speech - Using the PEPP Talk Forumla
I learned my craft as a speaker a long time ago, and I have kept on learning and practicing it every day for the past 30 years. That's the thing about any talent, you have to practice if you want excel. I was also lucky; I learned my craft in... Read More
How to Polish Your Speaking Skills: Its Time for T.I.P.S.
When requested to write an article about public speaking tips, I experienced an epiphany, of sorts. Now there's a word I've never written, let alone spoken! Many people will do just about anything to avoid public speaking. Or, you may have said "Who's got the time?" or "That's not good... Read More
The Little-Known Speechwriting Secrets That Won George W Bush The US Election
He's been accused of "mangling the language, destroying its meaning by avoiding the use of verbs, twisting nouns into verbs, and endlessly repeating phrases until they become zombified" (Source:'Bush and Blair accused of mangling English' by Kate Kelland, Reuters.com.uk, Mon 15 November, 2004 12:50).But despite this George W Bush has... Read More
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How to Write and Deliver an Outstanding Speech - Using the PEPP Talk Forumla
I learned my craft as a speaker a long time... Read More
Ethics in Speaking: A Practical Point of View
Often managers have to deliver presentations with unpleasant content. The... Read More
Speakers Learn How to Define Your Niche
This is one of the hardest things speakers have to... Read More
Making Transitions
Ever notice how smoothly some speakers or writers move you... Read More
Choosing a Hot Keyword: Advice for Aspiring Public Speakers
When choosing keywords, you'll want to stay away from using... Read More
SOS - Goal Setting
... --- ... SOS This is the traditional seafaring emergency... Read More
How To Use Microphones
Microphones are designed to help your voice, not replace it.... Read More
Ten Steps to Fearless Public Speaking
There is plenty of dubious material which suggests you can... Read More
Feedback
I believe that asking for and acting on objective feedback... Read More
Foreign Translations of Your Talk - How Do You Ensure Your Message is Delivered Properly?
There are a number of possibilities as to how this... Read More
The Best Practical Tips for Overcoming Stage Fright
As one who does some speech coaching, I have heard... Read More
A Short Guide to Effective Public Speaking
Delivering an effective presentation to 20 or to 200 people... Read More
13 Publicity Tips for Professional Speakers
In a funk because other speakers seem to be snagging... Read More
How to Build Respect with Your Audience: Positive Thinking and Outhouse Eyes
Do you believe in natural laws? Laws like:? What goes... Read More
Moving Key Audiences to Take Action?
You know, those really important outside groups of people whose... Read More
How To Write Powerful Presentations, Speeches And Talks
Most of us get nervous about making a speech, whether... Read More
Executive Public Speaking for English as a Second Language (ESL)
Public Speaking is a challenging skill. It is TOUGH! For... Read More
Public Speaking - How to Make Your Next Speech Count
Along with the opening two minutes of a speech, the... Read More
Let Your Appearance Speak for You, Not Against You!
Every 7 seconds another baby boomer turns 50. What does... Read More
Speech Tips - Ten Things to Remember When Accepting an Award
Many people are recognised for their work, industry, sporting or... Read More
Voice Coaching - Training Your Voice to Give Better Presentations
Picture a cool crisp autumn morning in the wide open... Read More
A Powerful Vocabulary Will Transform Your Life
Studies show that your word-power determines your earning power, that... Read More
Public Speaking Tips: Lessons From Former US President Ronald Reagan
If you want public speaking tips, what are the ten... Read More
Presentation Skills Without PowerPoint
Can you identify what each of these actions or activities... Read More
The Ps and Qs of Public Speaking
Avoid the painWhich would you prefer - root canal dental... Read More
Knowing Your Boundaries
While delivering a speech, it is clear that we will... Read More
Speaker Partnership Offers Trade Show Value
Want to gain added exposure at a trade show? Consider... Read More
Make The Most of Examples and Stories
Examples and stories can bring your presentations alive. They can... Read More
How to Polish Your Speaking Skills: Its Time for T.I.P.S.
When requested to write an article about public speaking tips,... Read More
Five Tips for Overcoming Public Speaking Nerves
Your mouth is dry, heart palpitating, and knees knocking. You... Read More
Analyzing Your Audience and Assessing Comprehension Through Feedback
Aside from fielding and asking questions, there are other ways... Read More
Speak to Be Heard and Understood
Use your voice to your advantage. One of your main... Read More
Getting Yourself Known
What are the 5 best ways of getting known in... Read More
Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking
Knocking knees, butterflies (who came up with that word?) in... Read More
Lessons in Love for the Shy at Heart
One of the biggest regrets of my life is that... Read More
How To Write Powerful Presentations, Speeches And Talks
Most of us get nervous about making a speech, whether... Read More
A Quick Tip for Delivering a Great Speech
Does speaking in public leave you tongue-tied? Do you stumble... Read More
How Well Do You Speak?
The ability to speak well can enhance your career, clinch... Read More
Directing Voiceovers: Dont Be, Do!
Directing a voice-over talent you've hired to read a spot... Read More
What Makes A Great Presenter?
Every day millions of people around the world make a... Read More
SOS - Goal Setting
... --- ... SOS This is the traditional seafaring emergency... Read More
Speaking On Your Feet
Your ability to communicate effectively will account for most of... Read More
How to Present Your Proposal at an Executive Meeting
What's the worst reaction you've ever gotten when you made... Read More
Time Management
I'm late, I'm late, for a very important date. No... Read More
Speech Writing Secrets Of President Bill Clinton
Speaking in public can be a powerful way to build... Read More
Get Real
Humans are born storytellers, but our education system doesn't help... Read More
Using Your Natural Style On Stage
We were both speakers at the same convention presenting on... Read More
Youre Making Me Nervous
Almost everybody is nervous when they stand up to speak.... Read More
Foreign Translations of Your Talk - How Do You Ensure Your Message is Delivered Properly?
There are a number of possibilities as to how this... Read More
Be a Guest Speaker and Attract Business
Being a guest speaker in front of the right audience... Read More
Speak With E?s Part 2
"Educate, Energize, Entertain, and provide an experience for your audience"1.... Read More
How to Get Started In Public Speaking
Public speaking is among the five most feared activities human... Read More
The Ten Ps of Dealing with Questions
Presenters and those making speeches will frequently be faced with... Read More
Dont Judge an Audience by its Stare
Don't Prejudge A Situation: In the areas of emotions and... Read More
Choosing a Hot Keyword: Advice for Aspiring Public Speakers
When choosing keywords, you'll want to stay away from using... Read More
Earn Your Cs as A Speaker
Franklin Delano Roosevelt had some good advice for the public... Read More
7 Sure Fire Ways To Overcome Stage Fright When Speaking Or Performing
Prayer or Meditation: If you're a believer you can pray... Read More
Now Appearing: 9 Tips for a Well-Attended Event
When I made the decision to do free workshops and... Read More
Speak Up or Sit Down
Last night the phone rang; my wife said, "I hope... Read More
How to Answer Questions Your Audience Will Ask
In elementary school, most of us asked questions which were... Read More
Make The Most of Examples and Stories
Examples and stories can bring your presentations alive. They can... Read More
Talk May Be Cheap but Your Speech Should Be Priceless!
Take a moment and imagine if you will any one... Read More
Five Tired, Worn Out Speaking Cliches
The subject of public speaking is riddled with tired, worn... Read More
Conversationally Speaking
"Would you like to say a few words?" How many... Read More
Are You Talking the Talk?
"More learning occurs through emotion than through intellect" C.S. LewisEven... Read More
The Porch Light* Method to Speaking Confidence
You know the feeling. Looking out at a sea of... Read More
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