Yes, yes. You may be saying, “Duh!?! You took the easy one first.” You are right. I took the easy one first. Politicians need public speaking skills. I know it. You know it. If you don’t know it, you probably don’t vote anyway. But, if you will humor me for a moment, we can look…
Public Speaking skills can start young
Before we start looking at situations in which public speaking skills are important, let us look at public speaking at a young age. Many people think speaking to groups is a skill that some people have, and some don’t. Look at this special keynote speaker. It was during the back-to-school convocation of the Dallas Independent…
Public Speaking… Why do you need it?
What do you think is the number one response I get, when I tell someone that I am a speaker and presentation coach? If you said, “Dismissal”, you would be quite right. Frankly, I have even offered my services to some people free of charge. Yet, I still hear these responses… “I’m good.” “I’m good…
Branding: Do you use Music?
How are you creating your brand? When you present to an audience, do you make sure that your brand is reinforced? Do you have a logo, consistent theme, or catchphrase? Remember Emeril Lagase? ” BAM!!” But think about this… Have you ever considered music? Theme music, used as an introduction, can help you set a mood,…
Set A Goal. Mine… to write a book.
Whether you wish to be a better presenter, more successful, or even quit smoking… you need to set goals. Have you heard that before? Have you considered that setting goals is not enough? Have ever set goals but just kept them to yourself? Are you wondering, “What does quitting smoking have to do with any…
Word of the Day July 29, 2008
As a speaker, it is advisable to increase your vocabulary. Is it so you can sound more educated and intelligent than your audience? Absolutely not! However, when you are trying to convey an idea, persuade to your side, or touch someone’s heart… it helps to choose the right words and not use too many. The…
Today. World Championship of Public Speaking camera crew at Presque Isle
This year, Toastmasters International’s seven-round competition -The World Championship of Public Speaking- culminates with the 10 finalists in Calgary. Would it be news if one of those finalists was in Erie? How about with the Tumbleweed Entertainment camera crews trailing him? How about if it was at Presque Isle during all the events and happenings…
Congratulations District 13 Toastmasters
Today I got news. District 13 is now Select Distinguished. If you are not a member of Toastmasters, District 13 has been named #1 in Region VI, and #10 in the world. You may be wondering, “So what? How do you become #1 and #10? Does it matter?” Do you believe in helping others? Do…
Accurate or powerful? What would you like your presentation to be?
In my last post, I wrote this story… You walk into the room. The presenter is standing toward the front of the room, the first row of seats is empty as usual, and people are scattered around the room. You find an empty seat and sit as the presentation begins. Very soon into the presentation, the speaker…
Audience Participation in your Presentations
Have you ever been in this situation? You walk into the room. The presenter is standing toward the front of the room, the first row of seats is empty as usual, and people are scattered around the room. You find an empty seat and sit as the presentation begins. Very soon into the presentation, the…