Speaker Meet Your New Best Friend: The Lectern

As a speaker, almost every speech that you give will be different from the speech that you gave last time. However, there is one thing that will be common from speech to speech – you’ll probably find yourself standing behind a lectern. This means that you’re going to have to learn how to use this … Read more

Many To One: The Secret To Giving A Great Speech

Here’s a thought for you to consider before you start your next speech: where is your audience coming from? Yes, yes I realize that they may have traveled a great distance (or not) to come sit in your audience in order to hear your speech. However, that’s not what I’m talking about. Instead, what I’m … Read more

New Book: Secrets To Planning The Perfect Speech

Dr. Jim Anderson explores what public speakers have to do in order to deliver great speeches. Dr. Anderson uses real-world examples of what works and what doesn’t work when it comes to capturing your audience’s imagination. In order to create and deliver a great speech, you first need to start by planning how you are … Read more

Public Speakers Know That They Have To Color Their Presentations

Congratulations, you’ve been asked to give a speech. Were you thinking about using some PowerPoint or Keynote slides with that presentation? Ok, we all know about the importance of public speaking and so that sounds like a good idea. One quick question about those slides that you’re going to be making – do you know … Read more

New Book: Secrets To Organizing The Perfect Speech

What You’ll Find Inside: • HOW TO GET YOUR MESSAGE TO STICK WITH EVERYONE! • GROUP MEETINGS: MORE GAIN, LESS PAIN • BACK TO BASICS: PRESENTATION TIPS 101 • 7 SECRETS TO GETTING YOUR ADULT AUDIENCE TO LEARN FROM YOUR PRESENTATION So you’ve been asked to give a speech – fantastic! Just think of all … Read more