If you’re like most, the last thing on your mind right before speaking in front of a large audience is Public Speaking Vocal Exercises. Seriously…. At this point, you’re probably trying to cram all the information you can from your presentation into your … [Read more...]
Close Your Presentation to Applause Every Time
I was at a national health care conference a few years ago. One of the presenters finished, signed off with sincerity and warmth, and promised to stick around. The handclapping had been spirited. What a great way to close your presentation I … [Read more...]
Get Them to Say, “That was an Amazing Presentation!”
Even though every audience is different... There are some techniques that are UNIVERSALLY effective in creating engagement & excitement between you and your audience and giving an amazing presentation. Giving EXAMPLES is one of these. Giving … [Read more...]
3 Affordable Ways to Improve Your Public Speaking
We get this question quite a few times a year and I want to make one thing clear to everyone that is reading this blog post…sometimes in order to better ourselves we need to invest in ourselves, both money and time. This isn’t a sales pitch here, I am being … [Read more...]
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...]
Why Answering Every Question is a Bad Idea
Looking for a way on how to handle questions during your presentation? No worries, you’ve come to the right place! If you are answering every question you get during your presentations or classes, you may want to rethink that. Jason used to answer … [Read more...]
Big Presentation: Should You Hire a Public Speaking Coach?
What's a public speaking coach ? A public speaking coach is someone who comes alongside you during your presentation creation and delivery preparation. They provide you with continuous support as you prepare for your event. Rule the Room Public Speaking … [Read more...]
5 Fool Proof Ways to Psych Yourself Up Before Your Next Big Presentation!
Would you go out on a ball court as a professional basketball player during the NBA finals and not mentally prepare yourself? Or better yet would you hit a battle field without at the very least doing a group war cry? Chances are your answer is … [Read more...]
5 Tips for an Amazing Sales Presentation
If you’re looking for tips for an amazing sales presentation…then you’ve come to the right place! I’d like to ask you an important question. Are you the type of presenter that clients feel connected to and want to buy from? Just what is it that makes … [Read more...]
Learn how to start making your Google Slides presentation look and feel more engaging!
We all know how boring a slide presentation can be. The introduction of PowerPoint made it possible for anyone to showcase their work (even non-creatives). Whereas having to pay for PowerPoint led many to not use it, the introduction of Google Slides … [Read more...]
[TED TALKS VIDEO] Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe
I have seen some great TED talks in the past but this presentation by Simon Sinek was incredible. I love the way Simon incorporates everyday examples to really drive his message home. When we think of leadership we usually go to an analytical place, one in … [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...]
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...]
How to find amazing photos for your next presentation
I’m sure you’ve noticed our blogs are brimming with photos. In the past, these photos could be hard to come by. We either had to dig through the internet looking for license-free photos, or purchase photos through various websites. We recently … [Read more...]
Little Known Ways Webinars Win Business
Last year I attended 318 webinars, and guess what? I hate to say it, but for the most part they were really...really boring… …and even sadder to say is that the people who attended them didn't get much value, unless you count zzzz's. Where are we … [Read more...]
Great Public Speakers: Are They Born or Made?
Have you ever watched a speaker completely captivate everyone in the audience and wondered to yourself..."How do they do it?” If you’re like most people you probably assume that these speakers are just born with the ability to control and entertain a room … [Read more...]
Become an Expert Speaker: Avoid Saying “I Don’t Know” When giving a Presentation!
Whenever you admit to your audience you "Do Not Know" the answer to a question, you diminish trust, credibility and ultimately your integrity as a presenter or instructor. In this blog post you will learn how to avoid saying I don’t know when giving a … [Read more...]
Dogs for Public Speaking: What Can’t They Do!
I don’t know if news sources were short that day at CBS but I sure am glad they did this piece. It’s always nice to see the lighter side of the news. Turns out the people over at American University in Washington D.C., at the the Kogod School of Business … [Read more...]
The Top 3 Things Your Body Language Should Convey
I recently watched a presentation by a history professor who is well known in his field and extremely knowledgeable. He had given out evaluations afterward, and I asked about the results. “People reported I knew a lot about history,” he said, sounding … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Fight Against Speech Anxiety
Every time you think about the upcoming need to speak in front of an audience, what comes to your mind? As for me, I used to hear this line in my head: “He opens his mouth, but the words won't come out...”. Does it sound familiar to you? Believe it or … [Read more...]
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