Trying to be perfect often gets in the way of making a connection.

Most speakers sound stiff because they rehearsed the wrong way—or didn’t practice enough.

Slides can be helpful. But they should never become the presentation.

Most people think speaking opportunities only happen on a stage. They don’t.

Some speaker's presentations aren’t just boring… they’re malpractice.

Speakers" “Always Have a Talk in Your Pocket”

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.

Your Elevator Speech Should Open Doors – Not Close Them!

The Fastest Way to Lose an Audience: Be Smart and Sound B-o-r-i-n-g!

NOT having a great Elevator Speech has downsides, especially in professional and networking settings.

In this episode of What’s the Point?, Bill Ellis sits down with Fred E. Miller, an internationally recognized speaker, best-selling author,

Feedback, from the right people, will provide guidance for improvement.