Is your audience getting bored? Here are 10 ways you can grab their attention and get them re-enganged. Ask a question Vary your voice … volume, pitch and tempo Slam the lectern … but only if it helps make your point Move about … we are born to notice things […]
Your audience may be bored … or just need an energy/bathroom break if … They are yawning They are fidgeting They are playing with their portable devices They are talking or whispering to their neighbors They are sleeping They are slouching in there seats They are leaning their chin on […]
Whenever you get up in front of an audience to speak, there’s a chance you’ll either get heckled or someone will attempt to hog the floor by asking too many questions. Here are some tips for maintaining control of the situation with poise and aplomb. Manage your thoughts and emotions […]
When you are up on stage or at the front of the room giving a presentation, you need to be careful with the words you select to communicate your message. And you need to be selective in a variety of ways for a variety of reasons. Let me explain … […]
One part of being a successful public speaker is believing that you are a successful public speaker. In this week’s video tip, I chat with featured speaker Diane Conklin about the power of being your authentic self, as well as believing in yourself. – – – – – Do […]
Although it can seem pretty simple on the surface — your audience asks questions and you answer them — there is an art to leading a successful Q & A presentation.
When you are an inspirational or motivational speaker, you will need to have the power of “mind control” or influence. In this week’s video, I chat with featured speaker Anthony Cudjo about his take on this public speaking superpower. Do you have questions about public speaking? Is there a […]
