Public Speaking: I Get So Emotional

If you want to get real action out of your audience during a public speaking engagement, then tugging on their heart strings can help make it happen. This is where your storytelling ability can really make you shine.

Public Speaking: Glossary A - E

Acronym: A form of abbreviation where the letters of the abbreviation form a new word as in HUD for The Department of Housing and Urban Development. Ad-lib: Unplanned words or phrases spoken during a presentation. Alliteration: The repetition of the same first sound or the same first letter in a group of words or line of...

Public Speaking: Glossary F - J

Flipchart: Large pieces of paper either bound or loose that are supported on an easel. Flop sweat: 1. Fear of performing 2. Perspiration while fearful of performing or while bombing. Fluff: Normally lighthearted information in a ...

Public Speaking: Glossary P - T

PA: Abbreviation for public address system. Panel: A group of presenters, normally seated, that hold a discussion on a particular subject. Audience members are invited to pose questions to individual presenters or to the group as a whole. Parody: A humorous imitation of a serious piece of literature or ...

The Secret of Persuasive Presentations - It's In The Voice!

In making a presentation, speaking isn't enough. You need to be able to be heard AND understood. And you need to be persuasive. Learn about the 4 Ps for persuasive presentations.

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.

Three Tips to A Terrific Talk

When writing a speech, here are ten tips to making it a positive experience. Communications trainer Katie Schwartz shares secrets of success.

The 5 Tips of Great Speeches

Start Smart, Close fit A powerful opening could be as important as a strong closing. In fact, the 1st as well as the last 30 seconds decides most of the success of the speech; thus drawing all your audience attention.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

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

Touch Your Audience with Stories

When using stories from the platform, listeners will remember the drama and the humor, and chances are good they'll remember your point as well.

Improv Comedy for Speakers

Learn how to use fundamental ideas from Improvisational Comedy to be a better, more engaging, more confident, and more dymanic speaker.

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.

Five Presentation Techniques Not to Use as a Speaker

I hope you will learn some good presentation techniques by my pointing out what NOT to do when presenting. Remember the following are techniques to AVOID.

How Public Speaking Can Help You Dramatically Increase Your Business

Speaking to groups gives you the opportunity to reach out and touch potential clients who might otherwise never cross your path and for you to get them into your marketing funnel so that they can begin to get to know, like and respect you and will ultimately buy from you. Here are ten steps to help you begin your public speakingcareer so that you can dramatically increase your business.

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.