It’s All About The Introductions…
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Public Speakers Need To Use More Sound Effects!
Every public speaker stands before his / her audience naked. Well, not exactly naked as in “no clothes”, but rather naked as in you don’t
Speakers Need To Know How Host A Roast Without Becoming Toast
As though speaking in public isn’t tricky enough, then there is the roast. When we are asked to put on a roast for someone we
What’s Your Tag Line?
So don’t get me wrong, I love Toastmasters. It’s a great organization and I’ve been a member since forever. However, it’s not perfect. They’ll do
How To Write A (Good) Political Speech
Political speeches, for the most part, are forgettable. Except when they aren’t. If you’ve spent any time listening to the types of speeches that politicians
The 2 Most Important Things That A Public Speaker Needs To Do When The Curtain Goes Up
One of the questions that public speakers have been debating since the beginning of time is “what is the most important part of a speech?”
Why Public Speakers Should Always Use Notes
Do you use notes when you give a speech? As public speakers, we are always told by the “gurus” and self-help guides out there that
Difficult Speeches: Talking After The Layoff Has Happened
A bad global economy means one thing for workers: loss of jobs. Just about every company has gone through this painful experience as firms have
How Moses Can Help Speakers Wrap Things Up Successfully
The voice of authority is one that any audience will respond to. However, all too often you and I just don’t represent enough of an
Public Speakers Need To Know How To Work A Room
Getting up in front of a bunch of strangers can be a challenge for even the best public speaker. The really good ones realize that