President Obama’s Second Inaugural Address and How to Close a Speech – 3 Quick Tips
After an opening that grabs your audience and doesn’t let it go, the next most important moment in a presentation ...
5 Top New Year’s Resolutions for Speakers
Happy New Year, everyone! I’m back from a little skiing, a little overeating, and a little doing nothing. The perfect ...
The Best and Worst of Communicating – 5 Quick Lessons from 2012
Once again this year I’m inspired by the top 10 best and worst communicators of 2012 list (compiled by my ...
How to write a great speech
A great speech puts the occasion, the audience, and the speaker together in an unforgettable way. All three pieces of ...
The Best Way to Start a Speech
Most people when they come to work with us already have some idea of how their speech will go. And ...
5 Quick Steps to a Killer TED Speech
I spend a fair amount of time these days as a communication coach helping people prepare for TED speeches. Even ...
How to make a good first impression
Never mind attention spans, the research shows that it only takes 30 seconds for someone to make up their mind ...
How to Create a Short Speech
I tweeted recently that every speaker needs a 3-minute and a 20-minute version of her speech. To that I would ...
Funny speeches: how to use humor in public speaking
Humor can be hazardous to the health of public speakers. Most speakers want to be funny, but you’ve got to ...
Giving a Presentation? Don’t Tell ‘Em What You’re Going to Say
The oldest chestnut in public speaking advice is to “tell ‘em what you’re going to say, say it, and then ...
