How to Compel Rapt Attention

For most speakers and writers - this is nirvana. The ability to engage their audience by being genuine. Nothing pre-fabricated. And nothing phony.

Eulogy Writing - 9 Steps to Keep It Simple

Being asked to prepare and deliver a eulogy or funeral speech is a privilege.
However many people find the prospect entirely overwhelming for two reasons. The first is it signifies the end of a loved one’s life. When added to public speaking being people’s number one and most frequently listed fear, then it is little wonder giving a eulogy is thought to be the most difficult speech of all to prepare.
There are ways around it.

Presenting with Impact, Speaking with Authority - Learn How Your Voice Can Give You the Edge

We rely on our voices as one of our main vehicles for clear communication. We probably spend a large amount of our working lives using our voice to make an impact - whether it is speaking in meetings, on the telephone or giving presentations. But it is rare that any of us consider having some voice training to help us realise our full vocal potential. In this article, Liz Banks provides an insight into some of the techniques she uses in her training workshops and includes a number of simply to apply strategies that can reap almost immediate benefit - if you implement them.

The Basic Rules Of Speed Reading

Does having the ability to read well have a basic rule? Or let me put it rightly, does speed reading have rules you must follow to learn how to speed read? Well the answers to the above two scenarious is yes there is a rule for reading and those rules can be applied in speed reading also. But how does it work and what are those rules?

A Public Speaking Nightmare

The next time you do any public speaking or presentation you may want to read this article first. This public speaking nightmare of a story hammers home the importance of getting some kind of professional training before you attempt to step out on stage.

Speakers, Trainers, Consultants and Coaches Make 21 Mistakes That Sabotage Their Careers, #1

The life of an aspiring - or even an accomplished - speaker, trainer, consultant or coach is all too frequently one of constant struggle to make ends meet. In this article, T. Falcon Napier, creator of the MasterStream Method, explains one of the major reasons why this happens as he compares and contrasts the four main roles that human development professionals choose to serve.

MEDIC-ate Your Training Sessions

Use a method of ensuring every training session you put together works. Whether it lasts for 20 minutes for 1 day or whether you have 30 minutes to prepare or 2 days, the secret of MEDIC'ate will bring you instant results. And it's easy to use too.

How To Jump Start Your Speed Reading Skills!

There are no specialized way of getting started in speed reading other than the normal way any average reader reads. However, factors such as comfort, time periods, and space should be considered before settling down to speed read since these factors can influence one psychologically if proper arrangement is not on ground to to accommodate them.

How To Use Set Goals To Achieve Speed Reading Skills

For everything in life to be successful, there must be a form of set goals in place to checkmate the progress to reach that goal eventually. This is a fact that is applicable in all aspects our lives. Speed reading is no exception. However, setting goals for the achievement of your speed reading will also require that you use action plan to make it a success.

The Use Of Reading Styles To Increase Your Speed Reading Skills!

The ability to read very well is an ability that nearly all of us have. However, we are not content with just knowing how to read, some of us want to master the art of reading very fast. That is why we have a subject called Speed Reading. Just as each of us have reading skills familiar to us, the same applies in speed reading. However, there are speed reading styles that can be employed to help one to achieve an unbelievable speed reading rate.

What Is The Role of A Toastmaster / Master of Ceremony

We are familiar with the terms toastmaster or Master of Ceremony and probably associate them with royal or VIP occasions. Yet this need not be the case. A Toastmaster can make your special occasion a memorable one.

Begin with a Bang and End with a Flourish!

How to make your talk radio show stand out and hang on to its audience!

Conference Presentation Tips: An Audience Perspective

I have attended numerous presentations as a feature writer and some are cures for insomnia. Enhance your presentations by avoiding mistakes. Make a better impression by following these tips.

7 Proven Ways to Warm Up Your Audience

A cold audience can place a freezing barrier to your message. If you are doing training or keynoting these seven tips can help you keep your audience warm.