Are Handouts Worth the Effort? First and foremost, there’s no definitive answer to the question of whether you should or …
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 …
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 …
The Meeting of Hearts and Minds
I just came back from a huge 2½-day conference. You know, one of those big flashy “drink the Kool-Aid” kind …
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 …
8 Touches Every Speaker Should Master
The other day, I had a conversation with someone about the number of touches it takes to get someone to …
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 …
Do You Need Speaker Goals?
I was recently reminded of a conversation I had with a colleague a few years ago. We didn’t agree… well… …
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 …
It All Begins with 150….
What does the number 150 have to do with public speaking? Before I answer, let me set the stage : …
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, …
What Does It Take to be a 5-Star Speaker?
The goal of every presentation is to enlighten an audience in one way or another so they: Feel like their …
If You Don’t Use These Well, Your Talk is in Trouble
Have you ever been in an audience when this has happened? During a presentation, the speaker is talking about one …
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When Life Turns on a Dime, Who Will You Turn To?
The majority of my articles focus on topics directly related to the business of public speaking. Today, I’m going off …
Really? You’re Not Perfect?
It happens to everyone. Sometimes more than once! You thought you were perfectly prepared for your presentation, but it was …
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 …
Which Will You Run Out of First? Time or Confidence?
Let me set the stage for you. You’ve created a signature talk. You’ve been comfortably delivering your talk, in a …
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3 Strategies to Keep the Crickets Away!
Have you ever been in the position of sharing your problem-solving expertise with a group or an individual and all …
A Tale of Two Talks
Talk #1: This meeting included everything I enjoy when I’m in an audience. The speaker presented material in a very …
Who Knows You’re Ready?
Since March of 2020, we speakers have been on a rollercoaster. At first there were no speaking events at all. …
