If you’re speaking and assume you automatically have everyone’s attention, you’re already losing them.

Speakers" “Always Have a Talk in Your Pocket”

“You can have the best content in the world—but if no one’s paying attention, it doesn’t matter.” Attention is the currency of communication. If you don’t have it, you’re not making a difference — you’re just making noise. Here are ways to get the attention you and your message deserve. 1. Start with a Disclaimer. Here is one I use. The things I teach about presentation skills work really well for me and lots of people I’ve trained. But honestly, there are others who do it

If there’s one word that should guide your presentations, it’s this: SIMPLE.

Speaking without slides forces you to focus on what really matters—your message and your connection with the audience.

Speaking opportunities are business, career, and leadership opportunities.

One of the most fascinating discoveries in neuroscience is something called Brain Coupling — the process where two brains actually sync up during communication.

They may sound similar, but pronunciation and enunciation are two different things—and both matter if you want to be an effective speaker.

Most people can’t listen, read slides, and take notes all at once. Sure, a few can pull it off—but for the majority, it’s cognitive overload.

If you want your audience to remember what you say, and you do!  -  don’t just give them information—give them a story.

With the right techniques, you can calm those nerves and transfer it into energizing your presentations.

Public speaking is one of the most powerful networking tools you’ll ever have.

Your body language is either reinforcing your words—or fighting against them.

The Goal of Rehearsing is to rehearse so you know your material so well you can deliver it naturally—like a conversation with your audience.

“Have a strong opening—and a stronger closing. The last thing you say and do is the first thing the audience will remember.”

Networking events are prime opportunities to build your personal brand.

"From Boring to Brilliant. The Role of Stories in Memorable Speaking."

When practicing your presentation, don't always start at the beginning. I know—that sounds odd. But trust me, it’s one of the best things...

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