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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.
How Good Are Hybrid Events, Really?
I recently participated – virtually – in a hybrid conference. ...
The Pandemic Epidemic of Loneliness
A good deal has been written about the increase in ...
For Above-Average Speakers
We are all above average. At least, the studies show ...
The Problem with Virtual Communication
Long before the pandemic, I was a technophile. I always ...
How to Handle Post-Pandemic Speaking Nerves
Most public speakers whom I’ve been checking in with of ...
How Your Voice Will Help You Succeed or Fail as a Speaker
What do audiences want? They want a speaker to succeed, ...
A New Alternative to Slide-deck Preparation
When I ask people what they do to prepare a ...
Who makes a better public speaker – an introvert or an extrovert?
Who makes a better public speaker – an introvert or ...
Public Speaking: Nature or Nurture?
The long-running debate on how much of our individual variation ...
The Learning Paradox for Speakers
The human brain is a much more powerful learning machine ...