Would you believe that we developed most of our bad microphone habits before the age of 10? If you’ve ever sung your favorite jam into a fork or hairbrush microphone, you’re just as guilty as the rest of us. That experience, of course, doesn’t mean we know how to use the real thing …. read more
Pause During Your Next Talk and Unlock These 5 Benefits
One thousand one, one thousand two, one thousand three, one thousand four, one thousand five. What if I told you that the five seconds of silence you just counted off is twice as impactful as any words you could say in a speech? Ironically, when it comes to speaking, your most effective tool is silence…. read more
Step Up To The Podium
If you clicked on this article expecting to be mildly entertained while learning a few useful tips on how to effectively use a podium, now is a good time to stop reading. After spending the last decade immersed in all things public speaking, the one topic that continues to elude me is the podium. Now,… read more
Any Questions?
If the title of this article reminds you of the 1980’s anti-drug egg and frying pan commercial, you’re not alone. For those of you who missed it, you can check it out here. Although the commercial did a poor job of connecting with its intended target, the imagery and those last two words, “Any… read more
3 Reasons Why You Should Hit It and Quit It
If you have ever suffered through a presentation where the presenter beat a point to death, you’re going to love this one! First, let me define the idiom, “beat a point to death.” A speaker is guilty of beating a point to death if they go into unnecessarily granular detail or wonder off in several… read more
5 Proven Ways to Cram for Your Next Speech
If you’re anything like most busy executives, you are accustomed to operating under tight time constraints. In fact, your ability to juggle multiple priorities at the same time is probably an attribute you wear like a badge of honor. But what happens when a high-stakes presentation gets thrown into the mix? On top of everything… read more
Fight vs. Flight Part 2
Welcome back! Where did the time go? We left off last week with my invitation for you to practice dropping your arms to your sides when you’re not gesturing ― rather than locking them against your midsection. The point of that uncomfortable and seemingly silly exercise was to help you create the very important habit… read more
