SpeakerQuestion: What is the #1 thing I need to do when I present?
I really had to give this one some thought…there are so many things to consider. However when it comes down to it, to be an effective presenter one must project a sense of confidence when speaking. An...
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In case you missed them, here are the top 3 most popular posts over the past 30 days. Please share your insights… Speaker be-Aware: Speaking in the 21st Century Engage Your Audience with Pecha Kucha...
View ArticleSpeakerByte #60: Project a Command Presence
“Atteeen–tion”! That one word brings a platoon of soldiers into perfect formation, creating a presence that inspires respect, credibility and confidence from others. To project a command presence...
View ArticleSpeakerByte #61: Button Up
Men — want to know the secret to looking trim, confident and well dressed? Simple: button your jacket! While no one may criticize your open jacket, buttoning up enhances your credibility and presence....
View ArticleThinking Beyond the Presentation: Things We Don’t Think About
Is it enough to simply have a good presentation? Would a play have the same impact if there were no costumes, no amplification or lighting? What’s the difference between staging a play and preparing a...
View ArticleSpeakerByte #8: Own The Room
Some presenters want to “own the stage” — but that turns them into performers not presenters. Instead, try owning the room. It’s not that hard. Simply close your eyes. Imagine the ballroom or...
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In case you missed them, here are the top 3 most popular posts over the past 30 days. Please share your insights… Thinking Beyond the Presentation: Things We Don’t Think About 7 Tips to Combat Public...
View ArticleSpeakerQuote: Martin Luther King, Jr.
“I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be.” Martin Luther King, Jr. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of unity, equality, and judging our fellow Americans by who...
View ArticleGoing Live: Tips for First Time Corporate Speakers
Recently published on SmartBriefs…8 tips for first time corporate speakers. You’ve been asked to speak at an upcoming business meeting and have learned that some important people will be in the...
View ArticleBook Review: “11 Deadly Presentation Sins” by Rob Biesenbach
11 Deadly Presentation Sins by author Rob Biesenbach was recently. I “met” Rob earlier this year when he reached out and invited me to read and review his book. And I am glad he did! The book is...
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