#1.  Prepare and Practice for each Presentation even if I’ve given it 100+ times. It might be the umpteenth time I’ve delivered it, but...

Have you ever watched a Professional Mime? They speak no words, but communicate very well, don’t they! If they were to use their voice,...

“If it’s Sunday, it’s Meet the Press.”Speakers This is how David Gregory, the moderator of the the longest-running television series in...

In most cases, the audience came to learn something, not to see or hear the speaker. We speakers are the messengers.  It’s incumbent upon...

That’s worth repeating: “The worst speech you’ll ever give, will be far better than the one you never give!” Many are held back from...

Every Audience Doesn’t Need to See All your Slides.  Master Deck Audiences have different wants and needs. Most presentations have time...

It’s a Word, not a disease.  It can be controlled. You are not alone. There is comfort in numbers.  75% of the population have this fear....

Sorry, It Doesn’t Exist! I wish it did.  Maybe it, and the one that gets rid of the Fear of Public Speaking, are in clinical trials...

Readers of my blog know I sometimes post the writings of other speakers.  Gavin Meikle is a friend and fellow speaker from across the...

Notes Vs. Mind Map CLICK to Enlarge! Text Notes interfere with the emotional connection you want to make with your audience.  They are...

For instance, if I say, “I really am enjoying being here at your event,” but continually look at my watch and have an expression on my...

Guest Post: John Zimmer, Manner of Speaking Slide Presentation Many companies unwittingly hinder the effectiveness of their employees’...

We perceive really good speakers as Experts! Speaking Opportunities Perception is reality, and we like to work with Experts – Correct?...

I have done it more times than I’ll admit.  However, I’m writing this Post to give a solution for catching those errors and greatly...

Publisher Ron Ameln Interviews me at the SBM Business Expo Small Business Monthly runs the St. Louis area’s largest Business Conference ...

Motivational Speech 2 Minutes – 20 Seconds.  124 Words.  1 Big WOW! Watch and Listen! Pay particular attention to the use of cadence...

The Road to Perfection Never Ends! Want to Speak Better? How about playing music?  If you were, or are now, a musician, do you just come...

Here’s mine.  What’s yours?  Your Elevator Speech is a Mini-Presentation CLICK to ENLARGE – Read from Bottom > Top If you attend...

NonVerbal Communication Trumps Verbal Communication The guy on the right says, “I’m really excited to have the opportunity to speak to...

Learn by Observing and Listening Turn OFF your cell phone. Practice active listening. Give the speaker eye contact. Lean forward in your...