Be an Influential Presenter: Have Passion and Use Dynamic Examples

When we are asked to give a presentation -- a keynote, a workshop, a sales presentation, or lead a meeting -- one of our primary goals is to influence our listeners in some way. What are the tools, methods, attributes and attitudes that will help us to become powerful, influential presenters?

Presentation Content: More Important Than It Has Ever Been

I recently attended a presentation by an excellent professional speaker who told the group (at least 65 attendees) that he had two presentations prepared -- one with stories and illustrations, warm and fuzzy; and the other loaded with information, fast speaking and note taking. He asked the audience to vote on which one they would prefer. It was a unanimous vote for the second choice. How do we, as presenters, consider the present day Quest for Content.

After Your Presentation -- You Are Still in the Spotlight

You just finished your presentation. The audience is applauding with gusto. You feel relieved and accomplished. You can’t wait to get back to your seat or out of the room. You rush off the stage or platform. But should you? In this article, I address the importance of what happens once you have ended your presentation.

Speaking for Free -- Volunteering as a Speakers' Bureau Member

When I first aspired to becoming a professional speaker, I was willing to speak free for anyone, anytime and anywhere. One way I was sure that I would gain experience and exposure was to join several Speakers’ Bureaus of local organizations.

What Not to Include in Your Speech

At one time or another, you are going to have to give a speech. That is unless you can squirm out of it. I tell you how to squirm. If you can’t squirm out of giving a speech you will need guidelines for giving the speech–so you never have to give another one.

Add The Magic Touch to Your Next Speech

Adding magic to your programs when you're not a magician.

Public Speaking Tips: How to Learn to Articulate Clearly

Consonants and vowels are the building blocks of intelligible speech. It's the breath that supports and carries these consonants and vowels to our listeners. If we focus on these three elements of speech-consonants, vowels, breath-we'll have an excellent basis for clear, understandable presentations.

Public Speaking Advice- How To Deliver A Successful Public Speech

Public speaking is something most people try to avoid and even dread. At times in my life I have found myself having to deliver a speech and therefore I had to learn the best way of doing this. In this article, I write about what I learnt from reading many books about public speaking, advice which helped me to successfully deliver these speeches.

How to Maximize the Business Potential of Your Next Speech

Here are methods to get new clients to self-identify themselves after your next speech or presentation

Top Tips for Reluctant Speakers and Presenters

This article contains effective tips and secrets for new and/or nervous speakers and presenters. Easy-to-implement, practical strategies help anyone speak in public with minimal stess.

End Public Speaking Fears Forever In One Session

Do you have a speech to do tomorrow or this week that you are dreading? Well wouldn't you rather have a wonderfully positive experience with it instead? Well in One Session this is absolutely possible. Read on.

Public Speaking Training- Six Key Elements to Look for In Any Public Speaking Training

Outstanding public speakers are made not born. Public speaking training is essential no matter what your aspirations. Here are 6 elements to check in any public speaking training.

Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking with Mental Preparation Strategies

Mental preparation is a vital part of the process of overcoming the fear of public speaking. It is one of four processes successful speakers use to make sure they lose their fear and use their nerves for success.

Body Language in Public Speaking

When speaking in public you need every weapon available to ensure success. Focussing on getting your body language just right significantly contributes to a successful presentation. Plenty of research shows that the message the audience picks up comes predominantly from your visual body language

Answering Audience Questions When Public Speaking

11 tips to help your next question and answer session go swimmingly well