Have you ever watched a speaker give the same presentation at a different event? Maybe the speaker uses his speech repeatedly, adding more material and removing what seems dated. The difference between the first time a speech is presented to a repeat presentation is Fine Tuning and Polishing. This part of rehearsing a presentation is what gives a professional speaker…
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I attended a Conference last weekend.  The speakers, in the Conference handout, were listed as highly intelligent, well educated and experts in their field.  To my surprise, the F… and S… words punctuated their presentations too frequently.  Was their usage of profanity for shock value?  I was disappointed by the repetition of these slang and swearing words being used to…
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On-line coaching and training programs in public speaking, although increasing in popularity for the busy, working force, can never provide the exact same value that face to face, training and coaching can offer.  The on-line Programs with their skills and strategies can give a good foundation of knowledge but the application of these techniques needs to be monitored and observed…
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What motivates you as a speaker? Do you have a message you want to share? I often have clients who want to embark on a professional speaking career but don’t know what they want to speak about.  They are focusing on the possible outcome of their speech in numerical value.  Like so many other creative fields, the motivation is the…
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Professional speakers require poise and energy while delivering a presentation. The poise comes from your posture, gestures, self confidence and eye contact. Where does your energy come from? It is not only the fuel of voice dynamics and body language that ignites a speech but how you move on your platform. Years ago professional speakers were glued to their podiums….
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What do you think is the secret behind the world’s best professional speakers? Words offer experiences waiting to happen. These must stimulate your mind and pull at your heart strings.  Words can be magic.  Not only do they convey information.  They are there to generate a feeling.  This is the key to magical presentations. The speaker’s words must change what…
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