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.

How Not To Embarrass Yourself When Speaking In Public

A couple of very practical tips so that you don't embarrass yourself when speaking in public...

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:

Making A Wedding Speech? Overcome Your Fear In Seven Simple Steps

If you're one of those people who gets nervous at the prospect of having to make a wedding speech, don't despair. Even if you don't consider yourself to be a 'natural performer', there are some simple techniques you can learn to help you control the jitters.

How to Present Your Research Paper Ideas

In this article you will learn the proven way to fascinate your professor and classmates while presenting your research paper topic. You will also find useful tips on how to build your speech and use your strong points.

Let Yourself Grow Wise

You've heard it. You've read it. You know it in your bones. From mistakes comes experience. From experience comes wisdom.

Be Here Now

That’s the title of the classic book by Ram Dass, circa 1970. I bought the book. I read the book. I liked the book. And the whole message is in the title. Be here now. Be here now! Be here now! This is what we’re to do every moment we’re in the meeting room.

Get Going ... Resources to Help You Become a Polished Speaker

Resources are provided here to help you become a polished speaker

Speak With E's; Part 1

“Educate, Energize, Entertain, and provide an experience for your audience”. The most important objective of any speaker is to appear credible and knowledgeable about the subject.

He Wore His Best Tie and Forgot To Wear His Smile

Imagine getting all dressed up for your big presentation and then standing in front of the audience with a grumpy look or a frown on your face. Would you win the audience? I suspect not.

How to Prepare For Public Speaking With Brainstorming

Start with brainstorming. If you are in the process of writing your speech you will need to brainstorm the topic. For the next 10 minutes I want you to write as fast as you can, what you want for this speech. Once you are finished you will read aloud the notes you wrote down. As you write however, do not concern yourself with precision rather write down every thought that comes from your mind on the speech topic.

Speech Expert Says: The Deal Isn’t Made Until The Money Is Paid!

Dr. Gary S. Goodman, top speaker, seminar producer, and Fortune 1000 consultant, discusses ways to make sure you get paid for your speeches, seminars, and presentations.

Motivational Speaker Says Happiness Is A Full Fridge!

When I was growing up, our refrigerator was never full. By the time the shopping was done, we three kids had already pilfered the bags and stripped them of any instantly edible goodies, like cookies. So, frighteningly little food made its way to the cupboard or even to the freezer. Imagine how magnificent it was when I slept over at my friend’s house, after a Little League game. Tony lived in a mansion. If you think I’m kidding, consider that his next door neighbor was the comedian Jack Benny, and next to his house was Lucille Ball’s (“I Love Lucy”). So his fridge was, let’s just say, different than mine, recalls Dr. Gary S. Goodman, top keynote speaker, best-selling author of 12 books and over 700 articles, and Fortune 1000 consultant.

Public Speaking Training

There’s no magic pill to overcome stage fright. Confidence is gained and skills are honed over a period of time. Public speaking training courses range from self-help booklets to one-day seminars and workshops to extensive training sessions. Make sure that the course meets all your specific requirements. Choosing the wrong course can scare you away from public speaking for good. However, always remember that there is a possibility of success, and that if you fail, later success is still possible.

Speech Expert Says: Above All, Be Liked!

It pays great dividends to be liked by your audiences, as the careers of Presidents Truman, Kennedy, Reagan, and George W. Bush illustrate, says Dr. Gary S. Goodman, popular keynote speaker and speech expert, best-selling author, and frequent guest on radio and TV, worldwide.