[Image by daniel 64 of Pixabay] How’s your muscle memory? Some people associate muscle memory with going to the gym, participating in a sport, playing an instrument, or conducting some form of physical exercise. If that’s you, you may want to rethink your definition of this term because muscle memory clearly applies to public speaking. … Read More
[Image by Public Domain of Pixabay] All my readers are well acquainted with taking a shower…but have they taken a mental shower? This week I learned the phrase “mental shower” and thought it was applicable to public speaking, so I decided to include it in this blog. When some people take an actual shower, they … Read More
[Image from Pixabay] Do you hold an MS, MBA, Ph.D. or some other degree? Maybe you do or maybe you don’t, but that’s not what truly matters, as a public speaker. What makes a difference is your experience or expertise in your chosen field. You can always indicate that you will obtain a particular degree … Read More
[Image by Karolina Grabowska of Pixabay] It’s not uncommon for public speakers to hear these words: “You now have 30 minutes to present instead of 60 minutes.” Uh-oh…what can you do? By the way, speaking fast is NOT an option. (I’ve told my clients that and they know that speaking fast is simply not the solution.) … Read More
[Image by Eliza of Pixabay] For some of us, the end of the year signals that we need to develop promises (or resolutions) for the upcoming year. According to Merriam Webster, a “promise” is a declaration that one will start or refrain from doing a particular act. This year, perhaps you want to try a … Read More