It was the year 2012… I had just finished a keynote speech about public speaking, and a dozen people came up towards me after the speech and stood in line waiting to talk to me. One of them actually waited until the very end of the line… …so that he … [Read more...]
The underlying causes of stage fright
This is part 2 of a three part blog series on the fear of public speaking. Part 1 – Top 10 Fears of Public Speaking Part 2 – [You Are Here]Face Your Fear of Public Speaking Part 3 – Make Public Speaking as Easy as Brushing Your Teeth This … [Read more...]
10 Ways Leaders Earn More Respect
How To Get The Audiences Attention Every Time You Speak
Want to Learn How to get the Audiences Attention Every Time Your Speak? Do you value solid communication with your staff? More importantly, do you sense a disconnect at times with them? As a leader you want to spend time wisely, keep focus, work … [Read more...]
Public Speaking: Do Not Give Another Presentation Until You Read This!
WOW! When a public presentation goes bad… Samsung hired producer/director Michael Bay. And here's what happened... CES is the Consumer Electronics Show, and as the name implies, it's the annual trade shows where the major players in the electronic … [Read more...]
Why your audience needs to like you
How many times have you heard someone say, "I hated that speaker, but boy, was that a good presentation!" Exactly... Never. Why is that? Why do they have to like you? Isn’t your job just to present the information at hand? I mean, c’mon... do … [Read more...]
Have you Heard of the 90/10 Rule?
Are you ready for your next big presentation? Are you sure? Just because you have your notes ready, and even if you know exactly what you are going to say, you still may not be truly ready. That’s because the presentation isn’t actually about you at … [Read more...]
To all of our community….We’d like to say Happy Thanksgiving!
Once again Thanksgiving is upon us! Personally, it is one of my favorite holidays if not the favorite. If you think about it Thanksgiving is one of the few major holidays that does not revolve around the giving of gifts which I think is a nice … [Read more...]
[Case Study] #1 Reason Why People BOMB With Public Speaking
This is Part 1 of a 3-part series on becoming a better public speaker by being more authentic. Part 1 – [You Are Here] [Case Study] #1 Reason Why People BOMB With Public Speaking Part 2 – How To Be A More Authentic Speaker Part 3 – Stop Trying To Be … [Read more...]
Get The Ball Rolling: 5 Public Speaking Ice Breakers
Ever Wonder…How do I get my audience involved and get them to ask questions?
Questions are a sign people are interested and provide an opportunity for interaction that makes your presentation livelier. I know many people who have asked this question... Presenters often tell me they have a hard time getting responses when they … [Read more...]
Make Public Speaking as Easy as Brushing Your Teeth
This is Part 3 of a 3-part video series on how to conquer your fear of public speaking. Part 1 – Top 10 Fears of Public Speaking Part 2 – Face Your Fear of Public Speaking Part 3 – [You Are Here] Make Public Speaking as Easy as Brushing Your … [Read more...]
Compel Your Audience to Interact During Your Presentation
Learning how to compel your audience to interact during your presentation can be a bit tricky for some. An audience is interacting with you when they are DOING THINGS YOU ASK THEM TO DO. This means that they could respond by either an internal or … [Read more...]
Must-Haves! Public Speaking Tools You’ve Never Even Thought of
We all know the basics to mentally preparing yourself before a big presentation but what about all those little things that make all the difference in the world when you’re up on that stage? These are my 5 essentials every time I take the stage. I don't … [Read more...]
Top 10 Fears of Public Speaking
President Trump’s Inauguration Speech: Did He Rule the Room?
On Friday, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. Amongst all the pomp and circumstance, was his Inauguration speech. If you haven't watched it yet...you can watch it right here. Then go through each of the steps with us … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving From the Teteak Family
A grateful heart and appreciation have been a common theme for the Teteak family this Thanksgiving season. So, when I got together with my wife Jess and my son Trey and decided to put together a quick Thanksgiving video at the last minute, I had such high … [Read more...]