Public Speaking Training Can Really Help Your Business

If you want to declare yourself or your company an expert in anything it's important to learn how to present yourself as an expert. It's not about what you teach it's about how you teach it that's far more important. Public speaking training can give you that edge.

Public Speaking - Creative Visuals the Old-School Way

Low- or no-tech flip charts and props are just as effective as high-tech presentation aids like PowerPoint. Try something new - go old-school!

Connecting at All Costs

Probably the loneliest, most nerve-racking moment you'll ever experience as a speaker is when you're talking to a disengaged audience. There's an invisible wall separating you and them. There's no laughing, crying or sighing. They sit frozen in their seats waiting for a connection -but their muted faces tell you something's very wrong.

How to Be Funny Without Telling Jokes: Eight Humor Tips for Speakers

For sixteen years, I have been showing audiences how to find humor in not-so-funny stuff. Thousands of people have laughed a lot in my presentations yet I don't tell jokes. This article provides eight ways I get people to laugh.

The Fear of Public Speaking and Falling In Love

Do you get nervous when speaking in public? In this article you will discover an antidote to the fear of public speaking that you might never have considered before.

Public Speaking - What Makes You Unique?

Why copy other speakers when you have so many unique and wonderful qualities yourself? Embrace your uniqueness and be yourself - your audience will thank you!

Conquer Your Fear Of Public Speaking

Many of us freeze, petrified at the thought of speaking in public, when we really don't need to. In this article I'm going to show you how to start conquering your fear of public speaking right now.

Public Speaking An Audience Centered Approach

Public Speaking An Audience Centered Approach examines public speaking from the point of view of the audience rather than the speaker. Such an approach can have very positive effects on the quality of the public speaking engagement.

How to Write A Funny Best Man Speech – Learn From Comedians (Part One)

If you're looking to deliver a funny best mans speech, look behind the techniques used by great comedians. Use these and you're there-

Public Speaking - Artfully Projecting Professionalism By Using An Outline

You will not likely see an experienced, professional public speaker reading words verbatim from a sheet of paper. But many people, especially if they are nervous or inexperienced with public speaking, will carefully write out what they want to say, word for word, from beginning to end. The result is a delivery that is awkward, and generally difficult to listen to. So, how can someone who is nervous or inexperienced prepare and speak from an outline?

Public Speaking - The Secret To Having a Relaxed and Conversational Delivery

If you have ever endured the torturous ramblings of a stiff, unnatural and monotonous speaker, you probably already know why it is important for people who make presentations to develop a natural, conversational style. Knowing that you need one, however, and knowing how to develop one are two very different things. If possession of that relaxed persona is something you want to have, read on.

6 Powerful Tips to Beat Public Speaking Nerves

Are you scared of public speaking? Here are some tried and tested tips to help you overcome your fears and perform to the best of your ability.

Persuasion - Logic and Reason Require Knowing the Audience

Persuasion to be effective requires having knowledge of the audience and their values. For logical thought and sound reasoning to be appreciated by the audience, it needs to be reasonable to them. To know if it is reasonable would require taking the time to get to know them before speaking to them.

Public Speaking - Tips for Putting Your Best Voice Forward

Your voice is your most important public speaking tool. Learn to use it effectively for the most impact on your audience.

How To Banish Impromptu Speaking Blues

You're called upon to say a few words spontaneously. What do you? Freeze and mumble. Give the opportunity to someone else whom you know will do it better. If that's you, you need to know to how to banish the impromptu speaking blues. Learn how to graciously accept, rise to you feet,and deliver an effective impromptu speech.