Are You A Speaker Who Is Too Good For It To Matter?

Are You a Speaker Who Pleases Everyone? I was having breakfast with my friend, Tom. Although he’s not a professional speaker, he talks to audiences every week. He said, “You know, Michael, in my position, not much bothers me when I speak. But, last week, I...

Why Speaking is Like an Exotic Sports Car

Public speaking is like caring for an exotic sports car. What?? Picture an expensive, high performance automobile. It has the potential to drive fast, with great power. Take care of it and it can consistently create a memorable experience. Ignore it, or put...

Are You Ready For Opportunity?

The Opportunity of a Lifetime Last week, I was sitting on stage at the Lady & the Champs speaking event. I was leading a panel discussion about presentation and public speaking skills. To my right were four people who have been my speaking mentors. They’re the...