Types of Speeches: The Keynote Address
A keynote address is an opening presentation (usually) for an event. More often than not it is inspirational. Regardless, it sets the mood and tone for the event.
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Networking Success – Mastering the Right Combination
By Featured Speaker Wendy L. Kinney Use this winning combination for your business networking success: JOIN THREE DIFFERENT TYPES OF NETWORKING ASSOCIATIONS: Think of this like a meal; entrée and two vegetables. You may choose to work a casual-contact network, like the Chamber of Commerce; a leads group; a business […]
The Power of Storytelling
Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of communication … and the most powerful. The human mind is hardwired to respond to stories. According to Pamela Brown Rutledge, PhD, MBA, “Our brains still respond to content by looking for the story to make sense out of the experience.” Therefore, when […]
How to Overcome the Fear of Networking
By Featured Speaker Wendy L. Kinney Chris confessed: “I am not shy. I can talk to ANYBODY, but I would rather be funny and amusing than taken seriously. (It is safer.) I end up ‘performing’ and make no progress. How do I get past this?” Kim complained: “He’s asked me […]
Public Speaking Tip #24: Developing a Signature Style
To be an effective — and successful — speaker, you need to develop your own signature style. This is your unique way of conveying your message. It grows out of your vocal variety, your attire, your rhythm, and meter … everything you do when you are in front of […]
The Power of Gestures
55 percent of communication is visual. Think about that. People are getting more of your message from your eye contact and body language, than they are your words. So your gestures are very important in public speaking. Your gestures can communicate authority, passion and confidence; or they can communicate insecurity, […]
Be a “Public Speaker” Or Be Yourself
By Featured Speaker Lily Iatridis So many people feel that they have to put on a different persona when they’re a “public speaker.” They have to act more gregarious, more out there, more polished, more professional, more perfect. As a result, they’re not being themselves at all, and their audiences […]