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.

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...

Your Elevator Speech Should Open Doors – Not Close Them!

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.

Imposter syndrome – the persistent feeling that you don’t belong or aren’t good enough – is one of the biggest barriers to confident public speaking. Even experienced professionals can find themselves doubting their abilities, questioning their knowledge, and fearing that they’ll be “found out” as a fraud.

Taking questions before your closing allows you to maintain control over your presentation’s final impression.

Why Presentation Skills Are Life Skills

Without a great, compelling Elevator Speech You risk blending into the crowd instead of standing out as someone others want to connect with.

The OPENING and the CLOSING are the bookends of a presentation.

“Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities!"

Speakers should be Embracing Mistakes

A great Elevator Speech has several key goals, each designed to make a strong and lasting impression in a short amount of time.

Vocal cues refer to non-verbal elements in speech that convey information beyond the literal meaning of the words spoken.

Crafting a good Elevator Speech is crucial, but knowing what makes a bad one can help you avoid common pitfalls.

First of all, you don’t want to completely eliminate the Fear of Public Speaking.

Here are some compelling reasons to think about working with a presentation coach:

We will do more to avoid pain than seek pleasure. The Research Shows: Avoiding pain often takes precedence over seeking pleasure due to...