Should You Thank Your Audience? You Might Be Surprised at the Answer!
It's hard not to. Thank your audience, that is. Your host introduces you. You step up to the lectern and say . . . "Thank you for the opportunity to be [...]
What Is Speaking Mastery and How Do You Get It?
Ten thousand hours. That's what I've heard it takes to master anything. Ten thousand hours. I believe it. I remember walking into a National Speakers Association meeting 12 years ago. I [...]
Humor — How to Traverse that Last Frontier to Be a Great Speaker!
Some people are naturals. Truly. I watched one guy at my Toastmasters Club. He had the room rolling in the aisles. His creativity was off the charts and it was [...]
Inviting Trust — Four Key Steps You Can Take In Every Presentation!
How do psychologists gain a patient's trust? In the article, "Use This Formula to Quickly Gain Anyone's Trust," Lisa Evans shares four steps gleaned from Wharton School of Business Professor [...]
What’s the point of learning how to speak if I’m never on stage?
You've seen them. Those folks who seem to be so comfortable speaking on stage, in meetings, and in social events. You find them credible, believable and trustworthy. They can communicate their [...]