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 toast to the...

As speakers, we often become our own toughest critics.

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