[Image by Alexa of Pixabay] Who doesn’t like a story? In case you’re wondering why that’s the case, it’s because most of us were read to as children and loved hearing stories. That brings us to the skill of public speaking. Knowing how to effectively tell a story while presenting to an audience is in … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] In 2008 I produced a podcast titled Sensible Cell Phone Usage in which I addressed three factors about using cell phones, which were confidentiality, time management, and courtesy. Here we are in 2023, fifteen years later, and this is still an extremely apropos topic. Most of us are tied into … 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 Marcus Winkler of Pixabay] Who doesn’t need instructions? Some of us think we know it all, however when it comes to public speaking…we can always learn to improve how we communicate. That’s precisely why I created my Presentation Log. It’s a 3-page handout that I send to my clients who find this to … Read More
[Image by Wikimedial of Pixabay] Imagine that you’re planning to deliver a speech. You have your to-do list and one of the items on your list is to practice, right? There isn’t one style of practicing however you may wish to consider these six guidelines for your next practice. 1. How long should you plan … Read More