While we may give intellectual reasons for supporting one candidate over another, there is a deeper emotional response to be aware of. What do you notice...
Personally, I believe everyone should have the ability to communicate their ideas effectively. Money shouldn’t be a barrier to learning—but for many people it is. With...
When I began my career as a professional speaker I wanted to increase my skills quickly, but I had very little resources, so I started reading....
Think about the last presentation you saw that really stuck with you. You probably remember being impressed by the speaker’s conviction, their confidence, their knowledge of...
It’s not often that you get an hour of someone’s undivided attention. If you speak to 50 people for an hour at a conference you are...
When it comes to nailing a presentation, success is in the details. Little things like doing a soundcheck, touching base with the IT guy on site,...
A good friend of mine was an emergency first response expert, dealing in oil disasters. For years he would have to leave home at a moment’s...
I get asked all the time, “Why are we afraid of standing up and talking?” And actually, it’s an incredibly instinctive fear. It comes partly from...
For most of my career, I’ve helped people get past their fear of public speaking by working on their style and content. This has allowed them...