Public Speaking: Room Setup Makes a Big Difference

The arrangement of chairs, the sound system, the lighting and the overall climate of the room can make a big difference in the way a public speaking engagement is received. You may not think you have much control over these items, but think again, because you do.

Public Speaking: Line of Sight

When you speak alot you run into some crazy room setups. It's your job to be there early to make sure all the little preparation details taken care of. One of these details is the visibility of you and your visuals from each chair in the audience.

Public Speaking: Storytelling Tricks

TRICK: Look in different directions to indicate different characters. The audience will associate a stage right or stage left look with the different character...

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 Deadly Sins to Avoid When You're the Guest Speaker

Speaking about what you do is an incredibly powerful way of marketing a service business. There are a few simple steps you can take and mistakes to avoid so that you have a memorable presentation that makes your audience eager to hear from you again and again.

Public Speaking - The Art of Speech Making

How do you speak naturally while all those people are watching you? This document covers hints and tips on public speaking, dealing with anxiety, public speaking skills and techniques, and public speaking training.

Speak and Touch Hearts

It takes a dynamic presenter to step out from behind the lectern and shake up and motivate their audience. Facts touch our mind, but it is the power that comes from stories that touch hearts.

The 5 Tips of Great Speeches

Start Smart, Close fit A powerful opening could be as important as a strong closing. In fact, the 1st as well as the last 30 seconds decides most of the success of the speech; thus drawing all your audience attention.

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.

Improv Comedy for Speakers

Learn how to use fundamental ideas from Improvisational Comedy to be a better, more engaging, more confident, and more dymanic speaker.

Developing Original Humor for Your Talk

Most humor in the real-world setting is unplanned. It just happens. Learn three key principles for finding and creating original humor.

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.

Outside-In Confidence for Public Speaking

Public speaking can be nerve-racking. However, if you are speaking in front of a group, regardless of how or why you got there, you are an expert. To command the audiences attention, you must project confidence, even if you have none. This article will show you how.