Mar 8, 2022 | Advanced Public Speaking Skills, Develop a Dynamic Delivery, Leadership Skills, Marketing, Overcome Fear of Speaking, Presentation Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip, Toastmasters International
Picture this… You’ve written your speech. You’re satisfied with the flow of ideas. Now it’s time to internalize your talk. You begin practicing out loud. Five minutes into your rehearsal, your phone rings. Ahh! You forgot to turn off your ringer! But, you need to take...
Feb 7, 2022 | Develop a Dynamic Delivery, Presentation Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Tip, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip, Storytelling, Virtual Presentations
An ongoing problem It’s a problem I frequently hear… It’s a problem I hear on an ongoing basis.…… “Michael, if I have to listen to another boring ZOOM presentation I’m going to lose my mind.” During the past two years, I’ve noticed people have...
Jan 7, 2022 | Advanced Public Speaking Skills, Develop a Dynamic Delivery, Overcome Fear of Speaking, Persuasion, Presentation Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Mistakes, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip, Storytelling, Toastmasters International
Have You Fallen for the ‘Speaking Trap?’ My friend Tom frequently gives presentations. Recently he told me, “Six weeks ago, I got a last-minute opportunity to speak in person again. I grabbed it. “Then I learned it was a presentation to a group of high school kids....
Feb 24, 2020 | Connect with Every Audience, Develop a Dynamic Delivery, Inspirational Speeches, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Tip, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip
It All Depends One question people often ask is, “Michael, is it OK to cry when I speak?” My initial response is, “It depends.” It depends on whether your tears are under control, or your tears are controlling you. Talking About Painful...
May 17, 2019 | Business Presentations, Connect with Every Audience, Develop a Dynamic Delivery, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Tip, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip, Uncategorized
How is Furniture Polish Relevant to Being a Speaker? What is this picture? You’re right, it’s a can of furniture Polish. What does this have to do with speaking? Many years ago when I first started speaking to audiences, I was convinced that effective...
May 6, 2019 | Develop a Dynamic Delivery, Overcome Fear of Speaking, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Sell with a Story, Speaking Mistakes, Speaking Tip, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip, Tell a Story, Make Your Point
A Common Presentation Rehearsal Mistake Imagine you’re practicing a presentation. Five minutes into your rehearsal, you get interrupted. After dealing with the interruption, you go back to your talk. Where do you restart your practice? If you’re like most people,...