Charismatic Communication: Ten Tips on Increasing the Retention Rate of Your Speeches

Many speakers are unaware of how their words actually work to make their speeches unmemorable. This article reviews key actions a speaker can take to improve memory retention of their speeches.

Speech Topics - Informative Speech Topics In 5 Steps

Informative speech topics are easier to find then you might think. Just follow my Five Steps Method, and in the end you have developed an informative speech topic that will surprise your audience.

Speaking in Public or Private: I Hate My Voice! I Sound Like a Chipmunk!

One of my clients is a professional woman whose voice mail message can make or break her listeners' decision to hire her. It was her cry of distress that is the title of this message. And, unfortunately, there was a great deal of truth in her complaint! This is what I suggested she do to improve her sound:

So You Want To Be a Professional Speaker

It is important to understand that just because you have the confidence to get up in front of hundreds of people and state your opinion or talk about your expertise, does not qualify you automatically for the world of professional speakers.

Three Ways to Overcome Your Public Speaking Fears

I am going to show you three specific ways to overcome your public speaking fears but first you need to believe that the fear and nervousness you are experiencing CAN be overcome.

3 Essentials in Planning a Craft Presentation

Sharing your passion with others can be both exciting and daunting. It gives you the chance to interest and educate your audience - but only if you're prepared. Take time out to plan what you'll do and say, as much as what you'll take, and you'll soon be giving talks no-one will want to miss.

Public Speakers! Myth #3: I'm A Good Spontaneous Speaker and I Don't Need to Prepare Ahead

As I struggled to give her a concise answer, I realized, with a sinking feeling, that I had omitted an entire section of my argument--the section that connected facts I had given with the theory I offered. And, without that connection, there was no logic to my theory--and absolutely no reason for anyone to take the action I had urged! So, here are 6 great tips to take the pressure off, and make your short-notice speeches winners.

Let Yourself Grow Wise

You've heard it. You've read it. You know it in your bones. From mistakes comes experience. From experience comes wisdom.

Be Here Now

That’s the title of the classic book by Ram Dass, circa 1970. I bought the book. I read the book. I liked the book. And the whole message is in the title. Be here now. Be here now! Be here now! This is what we’re to do every moment we’re in the meeting room.

Eliminating Speaker Jitters

Tips on how to eliminate speaker jitters

Speak With E's; Part 1

“Educate, Energize, Entertain, and provide an experience for your audience”. The most important objective of any speaker is to appear credible and knowledgeable about the subject.

How to Be a Professional Speaker

It's seems so easy. Just show up and talk. Before you jump, here are some things to know.

Public Speaking Myth #2: Proper English is Not All That Important

I heard it with my very own ears. And what's even more distressing is that I heard it uttered by an attendee during a break in a workshop I was giving. When challenged by another student, he cited as proof of his statement the sloppy-to-abominable English heard by us all in our everyday lives.

Stage Fright: Overcoming Nervousness

Do you give presentations at work? Do you lead meetings? Are you an actor or singer? Or perhaps you need to give a speech at a wedding soon. How does that make you feel? Nervous? Learn more about what causes those 'butterflies' in your tummy and how you can overcome them.

How To Be Public Speakers? Check Out Public Speaking Courses

Public speaking is an important course though most might think they do not need one. The skills you acquire in public speaking are certainly helpful in your everyday work routine, interacting with pe...