Reasons for Speakers to Be Grateful
It’s the week of American Thanksgiving, 2024, and what better time to start reflecting on the year (in between meals) ...
Which is more important – authenticity or charisma?
Which is more important to you – authenticity or charisma? Do you perhaps yearn for charisma and settle for authenticity? ...
E39 Season 2 of JOQ: Nick chats to founder, guitarist, & manager for Twisted Sister John JJ French
John JJ French is the founder, guitar player, and manager for Twisted Sister. He is the author of ...
Here’s to the Mid-Career Executives!
I’ve just spent an unusual week, for me, working with classes of mid-career executives on their persuasiveness and influence as ...
Should Speakers Swear from the Stage?
Should speakers swear on stage? I’m pondering this question after having attended a Billie Eilish concert recently. I was surrounded ...
How Have Communications Changed Since 9/11?
OK, I’m not even going to comment on how it’s possible that it has been 20 years since 9/11. The ...
How Your Voice Will Help You Succeed or Fail as a Speaker
What do audiences want? They want a speaker to succeed, because that means their time has been well spent. When ...
Learning the Craft of Charisma
Which is more important to you – authenticity or charisma? Do you perhaps yearn for charisma and settle for authenticity? ...
Savvy Sarah Sets Us Straight on How to Establish a Strong Workplace Culture
I met Sarah Harvey – aka Savvy Sarah – a while back and we talked about books, the publishing industry, ...
Just One Question Episode 9: Nick chats with new friend of Public Words diversity expert Jess Pettitt.
Please meet new friend of Public Words Jess Pettitt. Jess is a brilliant public speaker and an expert on diversity ...
