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...]
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...]
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 … [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 … [Read more...]