Speaking Tips

Over the past seven years, I’ve competed in quite a few speech competitions. I’m still an active member of the Toastmasters International...

The other night, I was at a meeting where there was a guest speaker. I knew the gentleman, but more on an...

What do you do when a lot is riding on your speech, and you need to grab the audience’s attention IMMEDIATELY? I...

Brace yourself, I’m about to tell you something that may surprise you: A little nervousness before you present your speech is actually...

One aspect of public speaking that doesn’t get enough attention is the question and answer (Q & A) session. Often, the speaker...

The big day of your presentation is almost here and you’ve been doing your best to ensure everything goes as planned. You’ve...

I know – getting up to speak in front of an audience is a big accomplishment in itself! You crossed the first...

“I don’t even know what her speech was about.” This is what my mother said to me about the keynote speaker at...

I recently attended the annual fundraising banquet for a local chapter of a well-known, national nonprofit organization. The event was held at...

I must admit something. This article could just as easily have been called “The Quickest Way to Annoy Roquita.” However, this personal...