My 14-Year Anniversary Blog Post, or, Why You Need to Rehearse Your Zoom Presentations
I have been blogging for 14 years. That’s extraordinary, if I do say so, not the least because no one ...
A New Alternative to Slide-deck Preparation
When I ask people what they do to prepare a speech or presentation, the most common answer is, ‘pull a ...
New Year’s Resolutions for Speakers – 2021
We’ve spiraled into a new year without the benefit of all those parties we used to go to in person, ...
Should You Rehearse in Front of a Mirror?
I’ve often had clients and others tell me that they’ll rehearse in front of a mirror in order to practice ...
Acting and Neuroscience
I’ve been thinking about acting and speaking this week, and so naturally a study talking about the neuroscience of acting ...
Sharing the stage – tips for presenting with other people
It’s surprising how often people present in pairs on stage, or set up panels, or group shows of one kind […]
Your Speaking Voice in 2019
Strange things are happening to speakers’ voices. As I’ve worked with public speakers on finding their best possible voice over […]
How to Persuade Someone of Something
Most of us find ourselves having to persuade someone else of something – whether it’s a proposal for a new ...
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 ...
The Five Rules of Successful Public Speaking No One Tells You
There’s lots of advice out there about how to create, deliver, and get paid for great public speaking. But, as ...
