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...]
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...]
Inspirational Public Speaking Quotes From People You Wouldn’t Expect
Inspirational public speaking quotes may be just what you need right before your next presentation. Check out these famous quotes from famous individuals throughout the years. Let us know which one is your favorite and share it with us on our Facebook Page … [Read more...]
Confident Presenter: When Is It Too Much of a Good Thing
Ah, confidence! The one thing many of us strive to have more of, especially if you’re talking about being a public speaker. Confidence can be a tricky thing, too little of it and you may not reach your true potential, too much of it and you may end up … [Read more...]
Public Speaking Vocal Exercises… Trust Me You’ll Want to Try This!
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...]
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...]
Get your free 30 day Webinar Checklist!
Setting up a webinar can be a bit stressful...especially if it is your first time. That's why we decided we'd come up with this neat 30-day checklist for your webinar success! Click on the image below and download your free PDF! For those of you … [Read more...]
Looking to Raise Your Value by 50%? See what Billionaire Warren Buffett has to say!
If you were to go to any college campus today and ask students what they thought was the 1 skill that would raise their overall professional value by 50 percent I am sure that you will get one of the following answers…. Monetary Management Business and … [Read more...]
Voice Projection: It’s Not About Yelling
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
I’ll Take Death Over Public Speaking
It’s no secret that people have a fear of public speaking. If you’re reading this article chances are you’re one of them. But is the fear of public speaking really stronger than the fear of death? We’ll get back to this one in a moment…. There’s nothing … [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
Five of the Greatest Presidential Speeches of All Time
Monday February 20th is President's day here in the United States, so we here at Rule the Room thought we'd take a look back at some of the most iconic Presidential speeches of all time. These iconic speeches were given during times of war and peace, in … [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...]