September 10, 2024
Once I was listening to an outstanding speaker when an audience member, succumbing to a long day of meetings, went to sleep so soundly that […]
July 2, 2024
In the workplace, reaching a win/win resolution is often the goal. A huge step toward winning is to listen empathetically. The story of the Titanic […]
April 23, 2024
Allowing the audience to ask questions after your presentation is an excellent way to reinforce your message and to continue to sell your […]
April 2, 2024
From 1869 to 1924, Russell Conwell delivered a speech, “Acres of Diamonds,” 6,152 times. With the money he earned, he helped establish Temple University. How […]
March 12, 2024
Some speakers use phrases which make me cringe because the implications of the words may be either insulting or misleading. Let’s look at a few […]
February 20, 2024
One of the most common questions I have received in my years of coaching and training in public speaking skills is “How should I stand […]
January 16, 2024
In the Bible, the number seven is identified with something being “finished” or “complete.” We might say the same thing about a dynamic presentation. Here […]
January 16, 2024
In the workplace, reaching a win/win resolution is often the goal. A huge step toward winning is to listen empathetically. The story of the Titanic […]