[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Most of us know that communication can be digital. This form of communication works well because it’s fast, efficient, and cost-effective. Naturally, there are multiple options for digital communication including emails, text, and social media. So what’s the problem? Maybe nothing…but consider your strategies. Here are five to get … Read More
[Image from PublicDomain of Pixabay] We all tend to worry when it’s our turn to present. Some of us worry more and some of us worry less but we all have our share. This post details what you can do about worrying. Here is my advice in ten tips: It’s all about FIGHT or FLIGHT. … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] You may be wondering how to prepare for an impromptu speech. If you’ve ever worked with me to sound your best, the one word I believe is critical for all public speaking is preparation. You’re probably asking yourself how do you prepare for speaking that is unplanned. Here is … Read More
[Image by desert rose 7] You may have thought I was referring to something you bite into…however I was talking about a sound bite. The term sound bite was coined by the U.S. media in the 1970s. Typically the sound bite is a phrase or snippet extracted from a longer piece. Think of a sound … Read More
[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
[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
[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
[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 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
[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