Presentation Skills -- Five Tips on Picking and Preparing Topics

There are two important factors to consider before preparing a presentation. First, is what do we want to accomplish with this presentation? What action or actions do we want our audience to take? And second, what topic developed in what manner will spur them to take that action or actions? In this article I share tips on choosing, developing, and testing successful topics.

Presentation Skills -- The Six Most Important Lessons

With more than fourteen years as a professional speaker, trainer, and storyteller, I have learned many hard-fought lessons that work to make presentations powerful. These techniques work whether we are speaking, giving workshops, or leading meetings.

How Public Speaking Can Help You Dramatically Increase Your Business

Speaking to groups gives you the opportunity to reach out and touch potential clients who might otherwise never cross your path and for you to get them into your marketing funnel so that they can begin to get to know, like and respect you and will ultimately buy from you. Here are ten steps to help you begin your public speakingcareer so that you can dramatically increase your business.

Present Powerfully Using Strong and Well-Planned Transitions

Your transitions, well planned and strong, will add a smoothness and professionalism to your presentations that will wow any audience. This article highlights why, what and when to use transitions.

Essence of Communication Skills

Communication skill is not only fluency but much more beyond that. Read this article to improve your communication skills further

How to Overcome a Fear of Public Speaking

Fear of public speaking is an all to common problem which may hold back an individuals personal and career development. This practical article outlines four simple but effective strategies for eliminating this problem.

Public Speaking For All - Great Speeches Without Fear

Public speaking is for everybody, not just for the professionals. Even the most inexperienced, fearful, and self-conscious person can learn how to make a great speech. Here are a few pointers on how to achieve that.

Public Speaking Facts and Figures

When presenting a public speech, a speaker wants to make sure his or her most persuasive arguments and facts are presented. It is important to communicate a one’s message in a way that resonates with the audience, and that truly underlines the importance and validity of one’s position.

Speak Out!

Public Speaking is not only a great business building strategy, it is also an excellent personal development tool. As a business strategy, it sets you apart from the crowd in your field, and can also be a useful additional income stream for you.

How to Be an Influential Speaker -- Use Knowledge and Experience

As presenters, we want to be remembered as being influential. Before planning and preparing your presentation write down how you want to influence those attending. What action steps, thoughts, fears and/or lessons do you expect them to leave with, remember and be influenced by?

Presentation Strengtheners -- Ice Breakers

The first rule of breaking the ice is to involve the audience. Whether we are presenting a keynote or a workshop, the more we can get participation from the members of our audience, the more attention we will receive for the rest of our presentation.

Speaking for Free -- Volunteering as a Speakers' Bureau Member

When I first aspired to becoming a professional speaker, I was willing to speak free for anyone, anytime and anywhere. One way I was sure that I would gain experience and exposure was to join several Speakers’ Bureaus of local organizations.

What Not to Include in Your Speech

At one time or another, you are going to have to give a speech. That is unless you can squirm out of it. I tell you how to squirm. If you can’t squirm out of giving a speech you will need guidelines for giving the speech–so you never have to give another one.

To Overcome Fear of Public Speaking, You need to Understand the Underlying Causes

Once you can identify the causes that are underlying your public speaking nerves and fear, you can choose the strategies you need to build your confidence, use the fear and present successfully.