One Easy Way To Alienate (Or Piss Off) Your Audience, And Guarantee Your Message ISN’T Heard

One Easy Way To Alienate (Or Piss Off) Your Audience, And Guarantee Your Message ISN’T Heard

“I know I’m over time, but I’ve got two more points I want to make.   ~ A common speaking refrain I was sitting in a room with about 100 other people. The speakers were sharing updates on various activities within our city. The final speaker was clearly over his...
How To Master the Spotlight: The Secret to Thriving Under Pressure!

How To Master the Spotlight: The Secret to Thriving Under Pressure!

“Pressure is what you feel only if you don’t know what you’re doing.” ~ Chuck Noll, Hall of Fame NFL coach Imagine you’re standing at the front of a room, about to deliver a key presentation to a room full of stakeholders. Expectations are high and...
Soar To Higher Speaking Fees With This One Trick From Southwest Airlines

Soar To Higher Speaking Fees With This One Trick From Southwest Airlines

In the world of public speaking, the difference between a good presentation and an unforgettable one often hinges on a single element: Humor There’s an adage from the professional speaking industry regarding this topic: Question: Do you need to have humor in your...
The Overlooked Pot Of Gold That Will Supercharge Your Next Presentation

The Overlooked Pot Of Gold That Will Supercharge Your Next Presentation

For years, I have suggested that people start a daily story file. At the end of each day, take two or three minutes and think about the stories that impacted you. This was a good idea because I got people thinking about their most important experiences. But, in a...