[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
Preparation
How to Cut Back
[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
How Long?
[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