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.

Let Your Inner Fire Out

The day is come. The hour is here. The moment is at hand. You’re introduced. (Deep breath.) The applause dies down. You're on. (Another deep breath.) This is the opportunity you’ve yearned for, hungered for, prepared for.

How to Prepare Your Speech; Part 2

This is part 2 of tips on how to prepare a great speech...

Motivational Speakers - Creating a Vehicle for Dreams

Motivation is the fuel that feeds our dreams and drives us to succeed, and the right motivational speaker can change your next training event from an arbitrary collection of dos and don’ts to a pit stop that will breathe new life into your business.

Public Speaking Dilemma: What To Do When You Don't Have Enough Time

Do you have the perfect speech prepared, but you discover that your session has been shortened? Are you in the middle of a presentation when you realize that you are running out of time? Always be prepared for time adjustments by following these simple pointers.

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.

Top Speaker Offers Two Great Ways To Start Any Speech

To have a dramatic impact on an audience and to be at your persuasive best, pay special attention to how you choose to open your speeches, presentations, and seminars. Here you'll see the impact that two GRABBERS can have on your overall effectiveness, according to top speaker and seminar producer, best-selling author, and Fortune 1000 consultant, Dr. Gary S. Goodman.

Presenting Workshops that Are Memorable and Action Oriented

I have discovered that the majority of people prefer the hands-on workshop as their choice of presentation type. As a presenter, I also prefer leading workshops. I enjoy the interaction with participants and I feel that attendees tend to retain and use more of the material and procedures covered. In this article I share some workshop tips that I have learned over the years.

Even An Average Speaker Can Speak Like a King

Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. got a C in his public speaking class? But this didn't stop him from become a good publc speaker.

Motivational Speaker Says: 'Blessed Are The Dissatisfied'

At least a few times during the past six months I’ve quoted one of my dynamic speech teachers, Sheldon Hayden, with respect to one topic or another. He was a dashing, former Navy Captain and one of Dale Carnegie’s first clone-instructors. One of his favorite aphorisms said: “Blessed are the dissatisfied, when they have a constructive goal!” He knew that contented people, however tranquil and nice they might be, are not the ones who build and change societies, recalls top speaker, best-selling author, and Fortune 1000 consultant, Dr. Gary S. Goodman.

Al Gore, A Public Speaking Role Model?

TJ Walker explains why Al Gore speaking style should be studied.

Seminar Expert Says: 'Teaching The Evaluations' Makes Good Business Sense

You prepared, you marketed, you sold a company on trying your wonderful seminar, and now that the end of the program is coming, a moment of truth looms. You’re about to distribute the all-important course evaluations. Will you sink or swim? Will that fellow that has been scowling during the past day or two shaft you?

Unaccustomed As I Am To Public Speaking

Who doesn’t dread hearing a speaker at a wedding beginning with the words, ‘I’m not used to speaking in public.’ Inevitably this is followed by a long speech which proves the truth of the speaker’s opening remarks, or a very short speech which is also bad, but only for a short time

Speaking In Public: Public Speaking 101

Some simple rules for improving your public speaking skills.

Public Speaking Tips

You can conquer nervousness with some simple homework. A seasoned speaker may manage to sail through any topic. But, if you are a beginner talk about one subject that you feel confident about. Also, accept speeches that allow you considerable preparation time. You can graduate to impromptu speeches after gaining confidence with well-rehearsed ones. The smaller the gathering is, the better for a beginner to gain confidence.