How To End Your Phobia Forever

It is possible to be free of any phobia (i.e. public speaking, flying, etc) easily, quickly and painlessly. If you would like to have an experience of freedom and self empowerment kindly read this.

Public Speaking: 9 Characteristics Of The Greats

There's more to speaking than sharing a few words. Here are the top nine characteristics of public speakers that you can use too 1. Solid Content. Even a person lacking charismatic gifts can develop ...

How to Maximize the Business Potential of Your Next Speech

Here are methods to get new clients to self-identify themselves after your next speech or presentation

Four Basic Questions Every Author Should Answer Before Choosing A Niche Market

Is the niche market for your published book easily defined and reachable? Will you be able to make a profit from speaking to this audience? All of these questions and more should be answered before you write your book.

Better Speaking By Using the Follow Through

Getting hung up on our own words can hurt the quality of our presentation. The message is what matters! Learn a creative way to remember this, and put it into practice.

Public Speaking: The Terror of Being Judged!

And that's really what's it's all about, isn't it? For most of us that fear of being unlovable, however it manifests in your particular case, is the trigger that makes our fear of self-exposure so scary. So, how can we metamorphosize that powerful, basic human emotion into a positive and self-affirming technique?

Add The Magic Touch to Your Next Speech

Adding magic to your programs when you're not a magician.

Receiving Presentation Feedback -- Some of the Ins and Outs

As a speaker, I want to know how I am doing. However, I think that asking for and receiving feedback can be one of the hardest parts of working on our skills that exists.

Practice Your Presentations -- Four Suggestions of Ways to Do It

I always stress the importance of “practice, practice, practice.” But, where do I find places to practice?” Good question. Some start by practicing in front of a mirror, but I have always found this to be unsettling and not at all the same as speaking to a group. So, I suggest speaking to a live audience and in this article, I share where to find some live audiences while you are perfecting your presentation skills.

Speaking for Free -- Volunteering as a Speakers' Bureau Member

When I first aspired to becoming a professional speaker, I was willing to speak free for anyone, anytime and anywhere. One way I was sure that I would gain experience and exposure was to join several Speakers’ Bureaus of local organizations.

Presentation Strengtheners -- Ice Breakers

The first rule of breaking the ice is to involve the audience. Whether we are presenting a keynote or a workshop, the more we can get participation from the members of our audience, the more attention we will receive for the rest of our presentation.

Short, Short Presentations -- Five Tips to Consider

You've been asked to speak for five to ten minutes on your specialty and/or passion. You may be part of a panel with each panel member given a specified time limit. You may be one of several presenters at a specialized conference and each of you will share part of a keynote address. Or, you may have been asked to open a conference session with a few words on the major topic.

Turn Fear into Opportunity: Public Speaking for Business Professionals

That weakness in your knees and throbbing in your heart when you think aout speaking in front of an audience can become a source of personal power when it comes to promoting yourself at work or promoting your business in the community. Public speaking is a great way to build credibility and name recognition, brand yourself and your services, reach large audiences, and add the personal touch often lacking in the business world.

Public Speaking Skills

Most of us, at one time or another, were exposed to public speaking through our education. It may have been a college course, or even a high school class. Perhaps the entire semester was comprised of a series of speeches, or perhaps only a single speech was required in a wider communications class.

How to Overcome a Fear of Public Speaking

Fear of public speaking is an all to common problem which may hold back an individuals personal and career development. This practical article outlines four simple but effective strategies for eliminating this problem.