Using references and resources to support the facts in your presentation is great. It shows your audience that you are an expert whose ideas are backed by others. However, there are a couple of pits you could fall into that you need to keep an eye out for. Too Much […]
Public Speaking Super Powers is about both the skill of speaking and the courage and heroism it takes to develop this skill. When you step up to the lectern, podium or platform, you are taking on a heroic role — whether you like it or not. Speakers command at least […]
In the post that started this whole project, I mentioned that “Public Speaking Woman bolsters her facts with dependable resources.” When you are imparting information that is not common knowledge, and even more so if it is controversial or counter-intuitive, you need to state your resources so people won’t think […]
O.K. This may go without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway. Before you speak to an audience, you need to research your topic — even if you know it like the back of your hand. Why is researching important? Quick! Cover the back of your hand. Now describe […]
Are you a natural-born good speaker? Unless you just took to the stage like a fish to water, you are more likely to be among the majority of the population that takes to public speaking more like a newborn calf — wobbly at first, but gaining ability through experience. You […]
