Types of Speeches: The After Dinner Talk
The gathering has had a great time. They’ve celebrated some occasion together with a good meal. And now, they are expected to listen to you give a speech!
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Business Presentations – Use “Power Pitching” – Get the Personal Edge
By Featured Speaker Patricia Fripp Whenever and whatever you’re pitching, dozens of factors will figure in the final decision of your prospects. All else being equal, you have the edge if you can establish a personal connection. Connect emotionally and intellectually, so they like and trust you more than your […]
Types of Speeches: Accepting an Award
If you do a good job in anything and everything you do, chances are that at some point, someone is going to present you with an award. Did you know there is an effective way to accept that award with grace and professionalism? In today’s post, I’m going to share with you some tips on how to do just that!
Craig Ferguson on Public Speaking
Last night on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Craig talked about public speaking … providing some off the wall tips and information about how to develop this skill. Some of them were actually pretty good, so I wanted to share them with you. https://publicspeakingsuperpowers.s3.amazonaws.com/VIDEO/craig_fergeson_on_public_speaking.mp4 Glossophobia is the fancy […]
3 Biggest Mistakes Speakers Make from Arvee Robinson
On Wednesday, I attended featured speaker Arvee Robinson‘s Persuasive Speaking Mastery event in Newport Beach. It was great to see her in action … she truly is a master speaker. The day was filled with gems from both her and her guest speaker, Jill Lublin. I’ve seen both speak before, […]
Types of Speeches: Presenting an Award
At some point in your life, you’ll probably have the opportunity to formally reward someone for a job well done. When you do this in front of others it increases the perceived value of the honor.
When Nervousness Makes Your Voice Quiver
By Featured Speaker Nancy Daniels Has this ever happened to you? You stand to give your speech or presentation; and, when you begin speaking what comes out of your mouth is higher in pitch and quivering to boot. So what is to be done? In most cases, nervousness is the […]