NO SWEAT Public Speaking Blog

When you hear the words "public speaking," what comes to mind? A keynote presentation? A business meeting? A room full of people? Those certainly are speaking opportunities. But they're far from the only ones. The truth is... Speaking Opportunities don't just happen during formal, planned presentations. They happen every day. Perhaps you're attending a meeting and want to express your opinion. Maybe you're at the wedding reception of dear friends and would like to offer a toa

As speakers, we often become our own toughest critics.

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.

Most people have anxiety before speaking.

When you’re speaking to an audience, your words matter— but your body language often speaks first.

Charismatic speakers aren’t born that way. They’re built.

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.

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

The Way You OPEN YOUR PRESENTATION sets the tone for the entire experience.

The goal of an Elevator Speech is to leave a lasting impression and create an opportunity for further conversation and connection.

Stand Out From Others By – SPEAKING!

My Elevator Speech Template is built on two words, 1. Elevator. 2. Speech.

A COACH! In the Olympics ,each individual and every team has been coached by the best trainers in their field. It is a rare athlete who reaches this level of skill on their own. It’s also true for the top achievers in many professions. There are acting coaches, voice coaches, and personal coaches for a variety of skills. I googled “Coaching,” and found one list of thirty-one types of coaching. Why do the “Best of the Best” have a Coach? In 2019, Atul Gawande, a surgeon,

The Law of Primacy and Recency says the audience best remembers the first and last things you say and do.