Public Speaking: Equipment Photographs

I've talked about this tip before, but ran into the same situation again this month while doing a public speaking engagement in Morocco. The primary languages there are Arabic and French. Just arranging for an overhead projector was very difficult.

Public Speaking: Lay Down the Law

Lay Down the Law: Getting everyone to agree to your plan in the beginning puts enormous peer pressure on an individual violating any of the rules...

Public Speaking: On Stage Tips

* The larger the crowd, the larger and slower the gestures...

Public Speaking: Tips for Television, Videotape, and Videoconferencing

Here are some things you should keep in mind when a television camera is trained on you:

Public Speaking: Storytelling DON'Ts

When setting up a story: Don't say the words funny, reminds me of, or story. These words are so overused they alert the audience that a story is coming. This causes audience members to resist your...

Public Speaking: Specific Objectives

Make sure you find out exactly what you are supposed to accomplish when you are asked to do a public speaking engagement. It is best to have it in writing.

Public Speaking: I Get So Emotional

If you want to get real action out of your audience during a public speaking engagement, then tugging on their heart strings can help make it happen. This is where your storytelling ability can really make you shine.

Public Speaking: Glossary U - Z

Upstage: The area of the stage farthest from the audience. Also to steal the focus of the audience from the intended main performer. Venue: See Site. View-graph: Alternate name for overhead transparency. Wings: Extreme sides of the stage normally hidden...

Eight Steps to Better Public Speaking

How public speakers can overcome nervous and stage fright. How to prepare your speech beforehand. The best time to rehearse. How to psych yourself up before going onstage. How to make an audience like you.

Speakers - How to Get Booked!

A handful of tips to help position yourself within the speaking arena and get those speaking engagements!

Presentation Ethics -- It's a Matter of Trust

There are ethics and principles that we, as speakers, should embrace and follow. In this article I highlight and explain the speaker’s ethics and principles in which I believe.

Storytelling Audience Participation Adds Pizzazz

There are many forms of storytelling audience participation from the subtle interaction between teller and listeners to the many out-and-out call and response between teller and audience members. In this article, I address the why, what, how, when, where, and who.

How to Boost Staff Confidence and Performace with Public Speaking

How to use improved public speaking skills to improve staff performance, confidence and productivity

How to Develop a Dynamic Story

Story telling is a very effective way to get your point across. Here are some tips to help you develop a dynamic powerful story.