Presenting with Impact, Speaking with Authority - Learn How Your Voice Can Give You the Edge

We rely on our voices as one of our main vehicles for clear communication. We probably spend a large amount of our working lives using our voice to make an impact - whether it is speaking in meetings, on the telephone or giving presentations. But it is rare that any of us consider having some voice training to help us realise our full vocal potential. In this article, Liz Banks provides an insight into some of the techniques she uses in her training workshops and includes a number of simply to apply strategies that can reap almost immediate benefit - if you implement them.

How To Conquer The Writers Limiting Challenge To The Speed Reader

In a bid to present their opinion in a way that people will appreciate, some writers fail to clearly state and properly define the meaning of their write-ups. For a speed reader, it is a different ball game altogether as this can slow down the reading rate of any speed reader, hence challenging his efficacy at reading. This is consequent to the fact that the speed reader's ability to move on to the next paragraph or sentence depends on his comprehension of the previous ones.

Charismatic Communication: Getting An Audience Quickly to Yes!

One of the secrets of powerful public speaking is the art of getting people on your side as quickly as possible. One way in which you can create instant rapport with large and small audiences is by the judicious use of what are called 'Yes Sets'.

7 Tips To A Fear Free Wedding Speech

Conquer your fear of public speaking by following these 7 simple steps and deliver a fear free wedding speech.

How Spy Thriller Novels Can Help You Give a Better Speach

Spy novels rely on a fast, suspenseful start to grab a reader from the very beginning. Find out how to use the same technique to pull your audience into your speech BEFORE you even say your first words.

After Dinner Speech Do's and Don'ts

An after dinner speech is performing and serious public speaking at the same time. Your tone has to be lighthearted, your speech topic has to be relevant to the event and your presentation has to be funny. Here are the do's and don'ts.

To Create a Great Speech or Presentation – Don't just Research the Content

To create a great speech or presentation you certainly need content that will appeal to your audience and support the impact you want to make. Research will find you that content. But you also need to research vital details about audience, venue and context if that speech is to be successful and is to have the impact that you want it to create.

Public Speaking Using Comedy

Learn to have more of an extroverted personality at social and work events. Learn to use comedy to break the ice and make you (as well as others around you) feel comfortable and have fun! Stop your social anxiety!

How To Heal Vocal Cords Quickly And Efficiently After A Rough Weekend Of Gigs Or Public Speaking

If you depend on your voice to make money as a public speaker or as a singer, then you need to read this article. Valuable information to repair damaged vocal chords.

5 Ways to Build Confidence in Public Speaking

Do you hate public speaking? I know I do. You can't sleep the night before, you get jittery, your stomach acts up and you generally feel miserable when you know you have to speak in public.

Stage Fright: Use It and Lose It

As a professional singer and speaker, I'm often asked if I still get nervous in front of an audience. I do. But I've learned to use my nervous energy – and minimize its impact.

4 Tips to Take the Terror Out of Giving Presentations

Why is the prospect of trying to communicate information in front of even one person so horrifying? Most people fear looking bad, being criticized, suffering rejection, and losing business or friends-all because they are certain they will forget what they'd planned to say. Follow these easy and simple memory tips to give perfect presentations every time.

Speaking in Public or Private: I Hate My Voice! I Sound Like a Chipmunk!

One of my clients is a professional woman whose voice mail message can make or break her listeners' decision to hire her. It was her cry of distress that is the title of this message. And, unfortunately, there was a great deal of truth in her complaint! This is what I suggested she do to improve her sound:

The REAL Secret of Overcoming Nervousness in Public Speaking

Everyone knows the 'usual' tips to overcome nervousness (practice, prepare, right mental attitude etc.) But do they work? In this article we look at what the REAL reason for nervosuness is - and how to deal with it.

Speaking Up for Your Career Finances

Apart from the ability to boost your career finances, public speaking is also a source of self-actualisation and of building both confidence and self-esteem.