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.

Public Speaking Tidbits

Public speaking can be a scary experience. It comes naturally to some people and some it doesn't. I'm offering to share little tidbits that may be of help to you when you have the next big speech. You'll gain self confidence and the respect of the audience.

Dynamic Workshops - Success Rules to Practice

I feel that workshops are one of the most effective ways to present memorable material. In this article I share some of the rules I use to ensure dynamic results.

Avoiding a Panic Attack and Public Speaking

Many people associate a panic attack and public speaking. They usually have had an anxiety-producing public speaking experience...

Motivational Speaker Says: 'Blessed Are The Dissatisfied'

At least a few times during the past six months I’ve quoted one of my dynamic speech teachers, Sheldon Hayden, with respect to one topic or another. He was a dashing, former Navy Captain and one of Dale Carnegie’s first clone-instructors. One of his favorite aphorisms said: “Blessed are the dissatisfied, when they have a constructive goal!” He knew that contented people, however tranquil and nice they might be, are not the ones who build and change societies, recalls top speaker, best-selling author, and Fortune 1000 consultant, Dr. Gary S. Goodman.

Speech Expert Asks: Should You Call On Seminar Participants & Put Them On The Spot?

Earlier this week I observed a seminar in which the leader purposely put people on the spot, made them respond to questions that were highly directive, and benefited from having done so. Of course, he also paid for the privilege, because he bought them dinner; the event was sponsored by his financial services company. Is his technique a good idea? That all depends on your objective and your situation, says Dr. Gary S. Goodman, speech and seminar expert, best-selling author, and consultant to the Fortune 1000.

Lower the Volume for Emphasis

To get the attention of others, we commonly raise our voices, speaking more loudly. But, you can often get more attention by lowering your voice.

Public Speaking Tips

You can conquer nervousness with some simple homework. A seasoned speaker may manage to sail through any topic. But, if you are a beginner talk about one subject that you feel confident about. Also, accept speeches that allow you considerable preparation time. You can graduate to impromptu speeches after gaining confidence with well-rehearsed ones. The smaller the gathering is, the better for a beginner to gain confidence.

Presenting Your Speech

In presenting a speech, the way you deliver it is just as important as the speech itself. Here are basic tips in effectively presenting your speech.

The Power Of Public Speaking

To unleash your potential to be a powerful public speaker read this.

Ten Definite Ways to Aggravate Your Audience

We are all experts at playing the role of the audience, thanks to the countless presentations that we have sit through. Quite frankly, we have seen it all! I thought it would be interesting to give you my list of ten things a presenter can do to piss me off. See if this tallies with yours!

Powerful Presentation Primer- The Power of Grilled Cheese

Making your next presentation powerfully pleasing & positively promotional is as simple as making a grilled cheese sandwich. Tips from an award-winning Toastmaster & professional presenter are provided on preparing your next public platform.

Public Speaking Fear? Why You SHOULD Be Afraid

Like most pubic speaking consultants, I usually hammer all the reasons a person should not be afraid of presenting. However, the more coaching I do, the more I realize the fear is legit. People should be afraid of getting in front of a group. While there is a lot to gain from speaking publicly, there is also a lot to lose. Here are seven reasons to be scared…

Secrets Of Public Speaking

Public Speaking is a vital key in this new competitive century. Public Speaking provides an edge to keep abreast with the fast pace of the times. Public speaking undoubtedly works towards this goal. There is a great diversity of opinion regarding Public Speaking, which is often controversial, and leads to misleading views. But all does not know the true concept of public speaking.

Answering Audience Questions When Public Speaking

11 tips to help your next question and answer session go swimmingly well