Oct 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
When You Should Avoid Being Declarative Here’s a frequent mistake I hear speakers make: Declarative statements that make assumptions about their audience. The most common phrase I hear is… “I know what you’re thinking.” Why is this a mistake? First, you...
Oct 21, 2022 | Inspiration Speeches, Leadership Skills, Storytelling, Tell a Story, Make Your Point
. Here’s another cool way to give insight into your character: Describe how that person is introduced into your story. You could open your story talking about a company president who is sitting in her high back chair. She’s dressed in a blouse and jeans....
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...
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...