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How to introduce a speaker — the art of giving (and receiving) a great introduction
It’s all about quality control. Create your own intro video and you’ll never have to suffer a botched intro again. Get the intro right, and the speech is half done.
A New Alternative to Slide-deck Preparation
When I ask people what they do to prepare a ...
What does happiness have to do with public speaking?
Is it important to be happy? A couple of recent ...
The low hanging fruit of public speaking, and yet no one does it?
I regularly get asked by speakers, meeting planners, speaker bureau ...
Why do we misunderstand each other more than ever before?
For this week's post, here's a brief video delving into ...
Should You Rehearse in Front of a Mirror?
I’ve often had clients and others tell me that they’ll ...
Should You Fake It Until You Make It?
We’ve all heard the advice, usually at some low points ...
Can your Ideas Be Translated into other Languages?
Have you ever wondered whether the meanings of concepts behind ...
How Helpful Is Failure Really?
Failure is fashionable. At least to judge from the public ...
My Public Speaking New Year’s Resolutions for 2020
Happy New Year 2020! I’ve waited a few days on ...
Are You Building a Fanocracy? A Q and A with David Meerman Scott
David Meerman Scott is a long-time friend and I've had ...