Public-Speaking  

Some people enjoy public speaking. Others (the majority) would rather be burned.

Actually, fire is worse because it ruins your clothes.

Years ago I struggled with fear when speaking. My knees trembled and my voice quivered. Here are the techniques that I used to overcome that fear so that I now enjoy ...read more

The lights. The applause. The fans.

And the fame.

It seems so easy. Just walk out on a stage and say a few clever things. Make them laugh. Tell your story about the unhappy hamster.

And mind boggling success follows.

Before you quit you current job to become a professional speaker, here are some ...read more

Has this ever happened to you? You are out on the street, you walk up to someone and offer to show them a magic trick. They agree, but as soon as you start to perform your hands start to shake. You can be completely calm in your voice and manorisms, ...read more

“You gotta surrender to your purpose, Burt.” Those are the words Ken says to me. “You gotta surrender to your purpose.” (He’s my co-sales manager at Golden Valley Development Company.)

This golden nugget of transcendent wisdom changes my life. I never forget it. I engage ...read more

Body language is an important part of every communication which, according to at least one study, accounts for around 55% of what we are communicating. (The other constituents from the same study are the 'Way We Speak' - 38% and the 'Words We Use' - 7%) so if you wish ...read more

Do more than prepare. Do more that show up. Do more than deliver the body. Be present with your body, with your mind with your spirit. Be present with your warts, your flaws, your human frailties.

Did you ever consider why the significant importance of this? ...read more

You’ve researched this industry, this organization, this group.
You know the theme of this meeting, the purpose of this meeting, the challenges they face.

You’ve created your program, packed it with insights, enlivened it with wisdom. You have answers to questions, solutions for challenges, stories that prove your ...read more

Well, maybe. However, here are 6 great tips to take the pressure off, and make your short-notice speeches winners.

Long, long ago I was often in the position of being called upon to speak with very short notice. It may have been that I stepped in when another speaker had to ...read more

Going on the road with your craft gives you a chance to share your skills with others. Planning the event well will give you confidence and help to 'sell' yourself.

Before you get there it's essential that you do a little homework.

1. Who are your audience?

The organisation that engaged you will ...read more

I have been standing up in front of audiences for a very long time, but don't let that fool you; I still get really nervous when I do it! I find myself ruing the day that I said 'yes' to giving that speech, or the day I agreed to perform ...read more