What About the 10,000-hour Rule — Is It Still a Thing?
You’re probably familiar with the so-called 10,000-hour rule, the idea that what it takes – and all it takes – ...
How to Rehearse a Speech
You’ve got the speech booked, and it’s an important one. Of course, they’re all important, or you wouldn’t say ‘yes’, ...
Five Common Speaker Delivery Mistakes
In a previous post, I talked about 5 common errors that speakers make when focusing on the content of their ...
My 14-Year Anniversary Blog Post, or, Why You Need to Rehearse Your Zoom Presentations
I have been blogging for 14 years. That’s extraordinary, if I do say so, not the least because no one ...
A New Alternative to Slide-deck Preparation
When I ask people what they do to prepare a speech or presentation, the most common answer is, ‘pull a ...
New Year’s Resolutions for Speakers – 2021
We’ve spiraled into a new year without the benefit of all those parties we used to go to in person, ...
Should You Rehearse in Front of a Mirror?
I’ve often had clients and others tell me that they’ll rehearse in front of a mirror in order to practice ...
Acting and Neuroscience
I’ve been thinking about acting and speaking this week, and so naturally a study talking about the neuroscience of acting ...
Sharing the stage – tips for presenting with other people
It’s surprising how often people present in pairs on stage, or set up panels, or group shows of one kind […]
Your Speaking Voice in 2019
Strange things are happening to speakers’ voices. As I’ve worked with public speakers on finding their best possible voice over […]
