Presentations
“Do you want to look good on stage during your next presentation?” Professional speaker and 2001 World Champion of Public Speaking, Darren LaCroix, posed this question during a presentation at a recent conference I attended. Hands shot up all across the room including mine. Of course, I want to look good on stage. Who doesn’t? To this Darren…
Read More“Thou shalt fill up every second of your presentation with words.” I don’t know when this became a pervasive presentation commandment, but it’s time to break this stone tablet with reckless abandon. I promise you won’t go to presentation Hell, but you’ll send your audience to Heaven. Pauses are important for both speakers and audiences. Pause…
Read MoreIt’s time to choose your own speech adventure. For the past 2 months, I’ve been publishing the ultimate guide to writing your next speech. No matter where you are in the process, there’s an article that will help compel you to connect, create and craft amazing content. If you are just starting out, go through…
Read MoreForty-thousand people signed up for a free online public speaking class offered by the University of Washington. Now, you might think that as a public speaking coach that this has me quaking in my boots. If people can get the information for free, why would they ever hire me for coaching? Public speaking is a hot…
Read MoreTrolls are to the Internet as hecklers are to speeches. However, hecklers are a special breed. Internet trolls hide behind the protection anonymity offers. Hecklers shout, “Hey, look at me. I’m a giant ass!” in a room full of people. They’ve got an opinion and more importantly, they aim for attention whore status. The good…
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