Answers. Through coaching, workshops, and seminars I get asked many great questions. Because you might have some of the same queries, I’m...

Your Introduction is an integral and important part of your presentation and it is your responsibility, as the speaker, to write it.

Those Tips are: Observe – Practice – Speak! Observe There are many options to observe speakers, on and off-line. Regularly,...

Inserting a black slide, pressing the “B” button on your keyboard, or making the screen go dark via a remote control, is necessary if you do

oJade Harrell is the charismatic creator and executive producer of RareGem Productions, a positive media production, promotion and...

oTo Know! When people come to see and hear a speaker, they are investing: Time Money – Their own, or someone else’s. Opportunity Cost...

OLeaning In! That non-verbal communication means they are watching and listening to your presentation! That’s what you want! The Goal of...

“I’ve Got Nothing to Talk About!” “The audience probably knows way more than I do about the topic. If they don’t fall asleep during my...

If you want to become a better speaker, these are my two best tips: 1. Practice – Practice – Practice. 2. Speak – Speak – Speak.

If you’re a speaker there are certain things you should do, and should STOP doing.

Spending the majority of your time at a “Networking Event” with one person is VELCRO Networking! Don’t Do It!

oTo Make a First Impression. Make It an Outstanding One Before You Take the Stage! The Title of your talk. It’s got to grab the...

0You to Your Audience! WE’RE IN THE ELECTION SEASON! Candidates are debating and delivering speeches. Speakers can learn from comments...

HUGE Distractions to Your Presentation. Uh, Like, You Know, Um, OK? Those and other “Filler Words” do not add value to a presentation....

0Asking QUESTIONS! As Apple used to say, “THINK DIFFERENT.” When we attend networking events, social functions, or seminars, the leader...

0Not Necessary! If you’re in a marching band, you better be in step with your fellow band members. If you are in a play, chorus, or...

These Things! STOP Them! STOP Using Buzz Words, Acronyms, or Techno-Speak. You don’t impress people with words  they don’t know. You’ll...

0Why should you consider using Slides in your presentations? Slides are a prop. People attending your talk will look and listen to you...

oCan Be Challenging! If you don’t have an Elevator Speech, or want to tweak your present one, Here is a proven Elevator Speech Template...

We can’t multitask, i.e. do two things at once.