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 ...
How to tell powerful stories in your speeches
Why tell stories in speeches? Because they are interesting, they help people remember what you say, and they are a ...
What’s the best way to end a presentation?
A speaker asks a lot of an audience. Understanding, enthusiasm, support -- and inactivity. Speakers expect audiences to be passive ...
How Do You Decide What to Say in a Presentation?
You've been asked to give a speech. Perhaps you're expert in some topic, or you've headed up some organization, or ...
Two Things Charles Dickens Can Teach Us About Successful Presentations
Charles Dickens is 200 today, and in his honor, this blog will explore a little-known side of the great novelist: ...
5 Blogs. 5 Days. 5 Quick Takes for Improving Your Speaking in 2012.
What are the 5 most important quick ideas for improving your public speaking? I’m going to go for broke this ...
The Story Behind Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” Speech
I first published this blog a year ago in honor of MLK. So many people have remarked on it that ...
Top New Year’s Resolutions for Speakers
To kick 2012 off to a good start, public speakers need to take stock just like everyone else. Following are ...
How do you turn an ordinary presentation into a powerful story?
How do you take an ordinary presentation about 3Q profits or the S-17 update and turn it into a powerful ...
Can you inspire an audience with a negative message?
Can a speaker inspire an audience with a negative message? The short answer is ‘no’, but of course you’re thinking ...
