Public-Speaking: Tips from the Kid Who Threw Up Before Speech Class in 9th Grade

They say that the two most common phobias are fear of flying and fear of public speaking. I wonder what would happen if you asked a person with both phobias to give a speech on a plane?

Ten Speech Tips for Writing Powerful and Persuasive Presentation

Tips from a professional speaker on how to overcome nerves and fears and make your next speech or presentation a success.

Speech Making - Reasons Why People Don't Listen

Learn the reasons why people don't listen to speeches. By identifying the obstacles, be better able to find ways around them. Tips as written by international business speaker and award winning broadcaster Thomas Murrell

Speech Training - Building Your Voice, Tips from a Professional

Tips from international business speaker and former broadcaster Thomas Murrell on how to prepare your voice for presentations and speeches and ways to improve your presenting skills.

A Powerful Vocabulary Will Transform Your Life

Studies show that your word-power determines your earning power, that your skill in self-expression determines your status in life.

How to Build Respect with Your Audience: Positive Thinking and Outhouse Eyes

Do you have fears about making your presentation? Do you worry about not being able to connect and build respect with your audience? These tips will help you to win every time.

Fee Credibility is a Must

Playing fair is the only way to win more speaking engagements.

Talk May Be Cheap but Your Speech Should Be Priceless!

Take a moment and imagine if you will any one of the following scenarios: --You’ve been contacted to schedule an interview for a fantastic job opportunity. --You’ve been requested by your employer to make a key presentation at a Board of Director’s meeting. --You have a lunch appointment with a prospective client from a major account. --You’ve been asked to fill in for a colleague in teaching a training session.

So You're Going to Make a Speech

Congratulations! You've been chosen (or drafted) to deliver a speech. Don't panic -- Help is here!

Foreign Translations of Your Talk - How Do You Ensure Your Message is Delivered Properly?

Sometimes a conference organizer will have arranged for your talk to be translated into foreign languages. What do you need to know to ensure your message is delivered properly?

Etiquette - An Essential Ingredient to Your Success As a Public Speaker

As an invited guest at an event, you should display appropriate etiquette. This article explains what is demanded of you and how you can win over the most demanding clients.

How To Make A Blue Ribbon Presentation Every Time

You can make a Blue Ribbon presentation each and every time if you follow these 14 rules.

Presentation Skills Without PowerPoint

Communication skills head the list in the five most important factors in achieving success. Is it any wonder? Every day, in countless ways, we are presenting our ideas or our products-

A Perfect Meeting: AKA When You Don't Want to Strangle the Speaker

Have you ever worked for weeks or even months, often far beyond normal office hours on a special meeting event only to have it turn into THE PERFECT STORM. Well, maybe your entire crew didn't perish at sea, but there were those clearly identifiable moments when it looked as if the ship was about to capsize. Although many meeting goblins can contribute to such disasters, sometimes the speaker can be one of the contributing causes. How can such terrors be avoided?

How to Get Paid to Speak

Speaking for free is easy, getting paid is another story. This article discusses how to get paid for speaking engagements.