Public Speaking: Glossary U - Z

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The Secret of Persuasive Presentations - It's In The Voice!

In making a presentation, speaking isn't enough. You need to be able to be heard AND understood. And you need to be persuasive. Learn about the 4 Ps for persuasive presentations.

Public Speaking: Delivering A Killer Opening

The only time you are virtually guaranteed to have the entire audience’s attention is at the beginning of your speech. So why do so many public speakers waste it with a litany of “thank you’s?” It's not interesting when Nicole Kidman does it at the Academy Awards. And no offense. You're not Nicole Kidman.

7 Keys To A Powerful Elevator Speech

Discover 7 keys to writing and using the elevator speech to make you stand out among your peers -- and to attract your ideal clients.

9 Tips for Handling Public Speaking Questions

Do you know how to handle questions from an audience? This article provides nine simple steps that make you look professional, in control and in a manner that reflects on your message.

Touch Your Audience with Stories

When using stories from the platform, listeners will remember the drama and the humor, and chances are good they'll remember your point as well.

The Use of Timing to Make Your Humor Connect

Humor is more than just words. It’s the pacing, the timing, the space between the words that can make all the difference.

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.

Distracting Presentation Habits - Ways to Overcome Them

I realize that it is important for us to work on appearing natural while making a presentation. If, however, we become too natural and relaxed, we may not even realize that we have adopted one or more distracting habits that will rob our presentations of their power.

Sell More & Speak Better By Relaxing Until It's Too Late

According to keynote speaker, best-selling author, and President of Customersatisfaction.com, Dr. Gary S. Goodman, public speakers, top salespeople, and big-time athletes face a similar challenge. How do you get up for the game, get ready to do your best, without nervously dissipating your energy, or overvaluing the idea of winning at any cost? How can you stay loose? This sales and service expert reveals his simple two-step method for staying cool and calm, while putting more joy into the event.

How to Use Public Speaking to Promote Your Business Without Cost

There is a way to supercharge the word of mouth process by getting a lot more people experiencing your service or product at one time and it involves public speaking.

VIP and Celebrity Speakers

Checklist for Corporate Event Planners. Everything you need to know about booking and making arrangements for VIP and celebrity speakers.

Priceless Tips for Public Speaking

Avoiding the pitfalls of public speaking is easy when you follow these helpful tips. Learn from the experience of professional speakers, and start way ahead of the game.

Unforgettable Presenters -- 15 Tips for Being Memorable

As presenters, we all want to be memorable. Memorable for being outstanding, not for doing a far-from-excellent job. In this article, highlight notes and observations I have made about the qualities of the memorable presenters I have heard over the years.