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Terrific Seminars Are Like Roller Skating

Terrific seminars are just like roller skating. Discover some of the skating techniques that you can use when you prepare your presentations so that you can have terrific seminars.

Handling Questions and Answers -- The Seven Secrets

Whether or not you will be faced with questions you are expected to answer depends upon the type of presentation you are giving, the time available, and your topic. To handle this possibly daunting feat, you should find my following suggestions helpful.

Storytelling Audience Participation Adds Pizzazz

There are many forms of storytelling audience participation from the subtle interaction between teller and listeners to the many out-and-out call and response between teller and audience members. In this article, I address the why, what, how, when, where, and who.

How to Boost Staff Confidence and Performace with Public Speaking

How to use improved public speaking skills to improve staff performance, confidence and productivity

Hav U Eva Saided or Writed Sumthin Uncorrectly?

Have you ever stood in a line and heard, “Oh, I love me a light-skinneded man.” Or you’re watching your favorite television program and the actor says, “Irregardless of what my father says, I’m going out.” And the classic, “Yo shorty, when is you gonna to give me ya number so we can conversate?”

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Why an artfully delivered speech can be far more persuasive than the written word

Presentation Skills -- Five Tips on Picking and Preparing Topics

There are two important factors to consider before preparing a presentation. First, is what do we want to accomplish with this presentation? What action or actions do we want our audience to take? And second, what topic developed in what manner will spur them to take that action or actions? In this article I share tips on choosing, developing, and testing successful topics.

Presentation Changes for a Bit of Excitement for You and Your Listeners

Is it time for a change? If you have been speaking for awhile, you have probably settled into the comfort of re-using the material that is already prepared and familiar. In this article, I challenge you to make some changes.

Sell More & Speak Better By Relaxing Until It's Too Late

According to keynote speaker, best-selling author, and President of Customersatisfaction.com, Dr. Gary S. Goodman, public speakers, top salespeople, and big-time athletes face a similar challenge. How do you get up for the game, get ready to do your best, without nervously dissipating your energy, or overvaluing the idea of winning at any cost? How can you stay loose? This sales and service expert reveals his simple two-step method for staying cool and calm, while putting more joy into the event.

How to Use Public Speaking to Promote Your Business Without Cost

There is a way to supercharge the word of mouth process by getting a lot more people experiencing your service or product at one time and it involves public speaking.

How to Make Money Speaking

Public speaking can be a rewarding and lucrative career. Learn how to take what you already know and turn it into a marketable topic.

Connecting With Your Audience Like a Professional

Tips for hooking your audience and making a solid connection.

Present Powerfully Using Strong and Well-Planned Transitions

Your transitions, well planned and strong, will add a smoothness and professionalism to your presentations that will wow any audience. This article highlights why, what and when to use transitions.

Technology Based Presentations -- Notes from the Field

Both as a listener and a presenter, I have discovered that technology presentations have a different set of approaches, requirements and challenges from the speaking venues I have been involved with in the past. In this article I share some of the dos and don'ts I have learned.