Give Them A Reason
My Aunt Cheryl has a big DVD collection (yes, DVDs still exist). When I go visit her, she’ll sometimes suggest a new movie... Read More
4 Ways to Become A Better Public Speaker
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” – Zig Ziglar I love this quote... Read More
Plan B: Contingency Plans for 3 Presentation Fails
I’d bet my last dollar you’re familiar with the Transformers movies that have come out the last few years. These action films,... Read More
My Christmas Observation
Greetings! I hope you have had a joyous holiday with your loved ones. Christmas is my favorite holiday, and I love all... Read More
The Rule of 3 in Presentations
Omne trium perfectum. If you’re not familiar with this Latin phrase, it means “every set of three is complete” or “everything that... Read More
Shhhhh…When You Should Pause
One common way that many speakers can negatively impact their credibility is by using crutch or filler words throughout their presentation. If you’re... Read More
How to Keep Your Content Fresh
There are times when you will have to give the same presentation numerous times, to numerous audiences. This is especially true if... Read More
Start Your Speech with a Bang!
Have you ever started reading a book, and found it tough to continue reading because the first few pages didn’t grab... Read More
Three Tips for Creating a R.E.A.L. Speaker Introduction
The other night, I was at a meeting where there was a guest speaker. I knew the gentleman, but more on an... Read More
How to Deal with Nervousness
Brace yourself, I’m about to tell you something that may surprise you: A little nervousness before you present your speech is actually... Read More