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.

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 Speakers! Helpful Tip #1 From Your Friendly Grammar Police

Avoid doing what everbody else is doing--incorrectly. You hear this grievous error in everyday conversation, in the media, and even by the Pundits. And I bet you didn't even know it should be an embarrassing gaff!

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.

Public Speaking For All - Great Speeches Without Fear

Public speaking is for everybody, not just for the professionals. Even the most inexperienced, fearful, and self-conscious person can learn how to make a great speech. Here are a few pointers on how to achieve that.

Microphone Technique

Using a Microphone is, for some, a nerve racking concept. However whether you are thinking of becoming an entertainer, have been chosen to be a best man at a Wedding, or are about to embark on a business presentation, some microphone use will befall most people at some stage in their lives. Although aimed at the entertainer, this report will guide you through the basics of using a microphone.

Public Speaking? Be Prepared!

This article discusses the need to be prepared if a public speaking or presentation session will happen. Preparation of public speaking consists of six simple, but crucial steps

Present Powerfully Using Strong and Well-Planned Transitions

Your transitions, well planned and strong, will add a smoothness and professionalism to your presentations that will wow any audience. This article highlights why, what and when to use transitions.

Connecting With Your Audience Like a Professional

Tips for hooking your audience and making a solid connection.

VIP and Celebrity Speakers

Checklist for Corporate Event Planners. Everything you need to know about booking and making arrangements for VIP and celebrity speakers.

How to Use Public Speaking to Promote Your Business Without Cost

There is a way to supercharge the word of mouth process by getting a lot more people experiencing your service or product at one time and it involves public speaking.

Outside-In Confidence for Public Speaking

Public speaking can be nerve-racking. However, if you are speaking in front of a group, regardless of how or why you got there, you are an expert. To command the audiences attention, you must project confidence, even if you have none. This article will show you how.

Presentation Goofs That Will Guarantee That You Will Be Forgotten as a Speaker

Realize that the following techniques are to be avoided. I have observed presenters that practice all of these no-nos and are never asked back.

Developing Original Humor for Your Talk

Most humor in the real-world setting is unplanned. It just happens. Learn three key principles for finding and creating original humor.

Touch Your Audience with Stories

When using stories from the platform, listeners will remember the drama and the humor, and chances are good they'll remember your point as well.