[Image by John Hain of Pixabay] As a public speaker, what is your super power? Lots of skills are a possibility but what really counts is having the super power of public speaking. It’s imperative that your listeners view you as a “hero” in public speaking, kind of like this image. Ask yourself if you … Read More
Author: Dale Klein
What is your Super Power?
Include a Glossary
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] As a presenter you always want to make things easier for your audience, right? Often a speaker may use an acronym or use an initialization with which not everyone is familiar. It’s not uncommon to even reference a term or phrase that is not well-known. The problem with this … Read More
Failure Teachings
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Failure is an extremely scary term for many presenters and that explains why individuals go to great lengths to avoid failing. However, do you believe that failure has teachings associated with it? Those teachings are essential to learning, growing, and developing, which is important to many presenters. Let me … Read More
Adding Structure to Presentations
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Is structure really necessary in my presentation? The answer is YES. Research indicates that audiences remember, retain, and recall information that is structured within a presentation. Here are seven easy ways to add structure to your presentation: Chronological Topical Spatial Problem-Solution Cause-Effect Storytelling Problem-Cause-Solution So how do you choose … Read More
Reading the Room
Reading the Room is a vital skill for all public speakers. It’s more than establishing eye-connection…so much more. When a public speaker reads the room, he/she is trying to understand the perspective of the listener, which will ultimately drive success! Additionally, striving to read the room, leads to potential collaboration by finding common ground. It … Read More
Getting the Right Job
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Recently, while coaching one of my clients, I learned that my client was exploring other career options. That led into a discussion regarding informational interviews, which is of course tied to public speaking. You may be wondering what the connection is so I’ll tell you what my client and … Read More
Is a Dress Rehearsal necessary?
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Over the years many of my clients have asked “Is a dress rehearsal necessary?” My response is always the same: Absolutely. If you’re like most of my clients you’ve likely either thought or said: “I don’t have enough time.” Or you possibly said: “I know my subject like the … Read More
Nail Your Presentation
[Image by chrisreadingfoto of Pixabay] Do you nail your presentation? Would you like to nail your presentation? First, let’s be sure we understand the meaning of this expression. When a speaker nails a presentation he or she delivers it flawlessly, connects with the audience and takes the audience members on a journey of transformation. Does … Read More
You May Be Your Biggest Obstacle
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Yes…you may be your biggest obstacle. How is that possible, you may ask? Consider that you’re a coach or a supervisor where your client or team member is either older than you or more experienced than you or possibly both!! You can’t change your age or level of experience, … Read More
Go for the Gold
[Image by Hamiltonlean of Pixabay] As public speakers, what do you think of when you hear Go for the Gold? Anything is possible…for starters. That’s because you’re right—it is! Especially when you factor in these variables including your Needs assessment Room set-up Confidence level Stage Presence Microphone options Volume Intonation Rate Non-verbal language (gestures, eye-connection) … Read More