“There are no boring speech topics. Just boring speakers.” Oof! Did this feel like a punch to the gut if you speak on a “boring” topic? This is a long-standing saying in public speaking, and one I wholeheartedly agree with! There are people everywhere who speak on topics not typically thought of as riveting, and […]
Be honest: How are your public speaking skills post-pandemic? I know, I know; the pandemic was four years ago. But we still see effects of it in our lives today from masks still being worn daily to wearing gloves to hand sanitizer everywhere you turn (I personally LOVE this one). But what about other ways […]
How has virtual speaking been going for you?? Speaking virtually comes with its own set of challenges and concerns that are different from in-person speaking. And even though online speaking has picked up and become a part of normal everyday life now, I still see virtual speakers struggling with many of the same problems that […]
I recently went on a family reunion cruise to the Bahamas. I truly enjoyed connecting with family while gliding over the Atlantic Ocean. Something else I enjoyed on the cruise was attending comedy shows . While watching the comedians, I couldn’t help but think that when it comes to public speaking – comedians are some […]
As a speaker, you have to be prepared for ANYTHING to happen – including technical difficulties! It can still be a nerve-wracking experience though when things do go wrong. And presentation slides not working is one of those situations I’ve seen happen more than once unfortunately. Check out my six top tips for how to […]
You’ve probably heard (or even said) this oft-repeated “fact”: All communication is 7% what we say and 93% how we say it. WELL…THIS IS ACTUALLY NOT ACCURATE. Psychology professor Dr. Albert Mehrabian came up with this rule while working at the University of California, Los Angeles. Over the years, it has been misinterpreted and the […]
I was part of a panel today that spoke to high school students on the topic of “Preparing for Adulthood.” I’ve coached clients who’ve had upcoming panel speaking opportunities, and this situation sometimes feels scary to them unlike a prepared speech they had to give. Avoid these 3 mistakes to handle the panel successfully: 1️⃣ […]
Recently, I competed in the area level (the second level) of the speech competition I’m in. I lost and came in second place. Let me tell you something… I HATE to not win a speech contest! However, this time was different. Even though I’m still disappointed I lost, I can tell I have grown in […]