I'm not here to pick sides on wars or conflicts of the world but with Veterans day just around the corner, I thought I'd take a minute and step away from all we do here at Rule the Room and tip my hat to our Veterans. It takes a special type of individual to … [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...]
[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...]
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 have … [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 not, … [Read more...]
3 Types of Speeches Every Person Needs to be Familiar with for Success!
When it comes down to it, all presentations fall into one of 3 different categories. If you want to be a successful public speaker, you need to do understand how they differ and when is the right time to use each. Let's start with the big picture and then we … [Read more...]
Learning the Art of Pacing Your Presentations
Do you have trouble pacing your presentations? Does it always seem to take longer than you anticipated or do you find you finish early and have nothing left to say? What about your audience? Do THEY feel like you are going too fast or too slow? How do you … [Read more...]
Face Your Fear of Public Speaking
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 picture … [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...]
Breathing App to the Rescue!
I’m not going to go so far as to say that a breathing app is the answers to all of your public speaking fears. That would just be ridiculous. The fear of public speaking can stem from a wide variety of reasons so it would be plain silly of me to … [Read more...]
You Guys Keep Asking The Wrong Questions!
In the many years that we have been helping individuals with their Public Speaking skill set, we have noticed that the questions that get asked the most about our courses by interested individuals are usually the ones that are the least important. Example… … [Read more...]
See how public speaking can help you ace a job interview
When you think about it, public speaking and interviewing for a job are quite similar. For most of us that nervousness you get when you’re about to go on stage is also present when we are about to sit down for a job interview. It comes to no surprise … [Read more...]
The Power of the 5 Minute Presentation!
If you have any kind of fear surrounding public speaking, we’ve found they get even worse when you only have FIVE or less minutes up there to speak. If you’re like me, you can end up with a real physiological reaction to public speaking that actually causes … [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 practical … [Read more...]
Learning the Art of Pacing Your Presentations
Do you have trouble pacing your presentations? Does it always seem to take longer than you anticipated or do you find you finish early and have nothing left to say? What about your audience? Do THEY feel like you are going too fast or too slow? How do you … [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 an … [Read more...]
Top 10 Fears of Public Speaking
This is Part 1 of a 3-part video series on how to conquer your fear of public speaking. Part 1 – [You Are Here] Top 10 Fears of Public Speaking Part 2 – Face Your Fear of Public Speaking Part 3 – Make Public Speaking as Easy as Brushing Your … [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 going … [Read more...]