What makes a good introduction?
A good introduction is essential to get a speaker off to a good start. The tendency for event hosts to ...
How to Become a Successful Speaker in 2023
I often get asked about the path to success for a professional speaker. When you’re just starting out, you naturally ...
The Speaker Persona You Need to Develop
I’ve worked for many years with speakers on developing their unique personas. What’s the exact right mix of charisma, authenticity, ...
The Seven Daily Habits of a Successful Speaker
It's almost fall, and fall is a great time to learn something new, or change up your routine, or establish ...
What It Takes to Be Successful as a Professional Speaker
I am often asked by clients and prospective clients about what it takes to succeed in the ever-more-competitive world of ...
Public speaking and emotional intelligence
Daniel Goleman’s brilliant 1995 book, Emotional Intelligence, gathered and synthesized some research about what it takes for people to get ...
The Five Keys to Public Speaking Success
I’ve written a number of times on the secrets for professional public speaking success. But more recently, I’ve started thinking ...
Five Difficult Truths Speakers Must Learn
Professional speakers, like most people, want a lot of things. Good work opportunities, true love, and parking spaces whenever they’re ...
