Why is good public speaking important to the business world?
Most people would generally agree that a great deal — probably most — of the presentations we have to sit ...
How to introduce a speaker — the art of giving (and receiving) a great introduction
A good introduction is essential to get a speaker off to a good start. The tendency for event hosts to ...
Is Q&A a good idea? And other questions
Why go to all the trouble of preparing a speech when you can just take questions? I’ve been asked that ...
The care and feeding of a public speaking voice
As a public speaker, you thrive — or are mute — because of your voice. The research is only beginning ...
The art of listening – three ways to improve your leadership communication skills
Leadership communication always needs to be a two-way activity. Leaders, to be blunt, need followers, and a smart leader wants ...
What should a speaker wear?
When we’re working with a client on an important speech, one of the last questions that always comes up at ...
Does body language really matter?
There are many myths and misconceptions about the use and power of body language. Putting your fingertips together like a ...
Two rules for successful presentations
For my blog today, I'm linking to a recent article I posted on the Harvard Business Blogs that's getting a ...
Why Everyone Gets PR Wrong: Beware the Narrative!
For my blog today I'm linking to an article I wrote just published on Forbes.com all about why everyone gets ...
3 Quick Ways to Improve Your Presentations
For my blog today, I'm linking to an article I posted recently on the Harvard Business blog site that has ...
