Is Your Prep as Extensive as Iggy Pop’s?
Iggy Pop, the long-time rocker sometimes called the “Godfather of punk,” and known for his stage antics, and unpredictable performances, ...
What the Candidates Didn’t Say Thursday Night
I watched the Democratic debate on Thursday night in a resolutely non-political way: with the sound turned off. The point ...
The World Champion Speaker
Every year Toastmasters runs a contest for the best 5 – 7-minute speech in the world. Something like 30,000 people ...
When Do Facts Beat Stories?
Speakers make or break their speeches – and careers – based on the strength of their stories and their command ...
What Is a Keynote Speech?
What is a keynote speech? That’s not a trick question. I ask because keynote speeches take so many forms it ...
A Speaker’s Daily Affirmation
For your summertime reading, here are a list of ways to think about becoming your best self as a speaker. ...
How to Ace the Q and A
I’ve seen many speakers give a great speech only to lose the audience through fumbles during the Q and A. ...
Takeaways from Round Two of the Democratic Debates
We’ve endured the second round of Democratic presidential debates, this time hosted by CNN. By now, the folly of the ...
Thinking of Becoming a Professional Speaker? Here’s What They Don’t Tell You
There’s a lot of glamour in the keynote speaking world – from a distance. You jet into town, stay in ...
What Is Hot Right Now in Public Speaking?
What are the current hot topics in public speaking? I hear from and reach out to clients, speaker friends who ...
