It has been shown that we are more likely to be affected by voice of a speaker than by the words spoken. It is how the speech is delivered, rather than what is said, this is most important. There are five basic ways you can vary your voice when you […]
By Featured Speaker Laura Stack I was an avid reader growing up. I’ve read the Little House on the Prairie series probably 30 times and an unknown number of Black Beauty and Nancy Drew novels. I remember sitting for hours at a time, in the corner of our living room […]
Thinking about adding some humor to your next presentation? Keep these two tips in mind! – – – – – Do you have questions about public speaking? Just ask and I’ll answer in a future public speaking tip video. Post a comment below. Submit a video response to this […]
There are three things that handouts can do for you, your audience and your presentation: Make it easier for listeners to take notes and follow along Help members of your audience contact you later Provide additional, more in-depth information on your topic So that your handouts actually accomplish these goals, […]
By Featured Speaker Patricia Fripp What’s the worst reaction you’ve ever gotten when you made an important presentation? Probably, it would come in second to the one I just heard about. A woman–ironically she was interviewing me for an article about “Knockout Presentations”–told me the story of her disaster. It […]
Visual aids can be great … but only if you use them correctly. In this fun little silent movie, I share with you a simple message about visual aids. – – – – – Do you have questions about public speaking? Just ask and I’ll answer in a future […]
Picture this. The next speaker is announced and rap music begins to play. The speaker struts onto the stage wearing a faux fur coat, a broad-rimmed hat and dark sunglasses. Once he arrives at center stage, the music dies away and he begins to share with you the evolution of […]
