Handouts Can Strengthen Your Connection with Your Audience Last month I shared information about handouts, the various reasons why they …
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Are Handouts Worth the Effort?
Are Handouts Worth the Effort? First and foremost, there’s no definitive answer to the question of whether you should or …
Train Like an Athlete = Speak Like a Pro!
Being the tennis buff that I am, I’ve been glued to my TV watching this year’s US open tennis. I …
Who’s Inspired You?
Growing up, we all had role models. They were the special people in our lives we wanted to be like. …
The Roller Coaster Ride of Public Speaking
An online question asked: “What is your favorite aspect of public speaking?” There were several interesting answers, but the one …
The New Age of Leveraging Technology to Share Your Expertise
When you think about how long people have been using public speaking to share their ideas, thoughts, expertise, knowledge, and …
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How Speaker Relationships Shape Success
I was chatting on the phone with a speaker friend this week and she was asking me about my business. …
2 Myths and a Truth About Public Speaking
Something I hear a lot after I’ve spoken is how relaxed I look when I’m at the front of the …
Mastering the Skill of Answering Questions
I did some research around public speaking on ChatGPT. It’s such a great tool. This time it was reinforcing a …
Build Bridges… Not Deadlines
We are all mouthpieces for our businesses. Each of us is our own subtle marketing spokesperson too. This doesn’t mean …
Is It Possible to be Perfect?
One of the biggest hurdles between a speaker and their audience is when the speaker gets caught up feeling like …
Can You Over-deliver Without Overwhelming?
Before people decide to do business with us, they want to know more about us. This is what a signature …
Tips for Crafting Memorable Presentations
One of the groups I’ve been a member of for the last six years is a women’s organization whose members …
Why Do You Speak?
If I say, “The more things change, the more they stay the same,” most of you will know what I …
What To Do When You’ve Lost Your Way
Let’s face it… fear is the #1 reason why people shudder at the thought of public speaking. The thing is, …
3 Ways to Keep Connecting with Your Audience
You work hard to get your presentation just right. Your goal is to connect with your audience. If you don’t, …
Let’s Get Visible!
The speaking world is changing… again? Or maybe it isn’t. Maybe it’s just slipped into a rhythm we’re just beginning …
3 “P’s” for Adding Pizazz to Your Presentations
Yes, I know. We’re all in the midst of the holiday season. Which also makes it a near perfect time …
Items for Your Holiday Speaker Wish List
Wow. It happens every year. It’s December, and I find myself wondering where the heck the past year has gone. …
OMG! Technology is Amazing!!!
When I sit down to write my articles, sometimes I already have a great idea in mind. Other days, well, …
Have You Arrived?
A lifetime ago, when I was working at a small advertising agency, I remember doing my job and knowing I …
Are You Sharing Too Much?
As speakers, we have a fine line to walk. We have to be able to translate our expertise to our …
Why Planners Love Speakers with Niches
Back in my early years, I worked at a photo lab. One of the things I had to learn how …
Can Your Peeps Count on You?
Even before I check my Facebook page, I know who’s most likely to show up in my feed. The same …
