Real Estate Marketing Strategies: 7 Tips to Make Public Speaking Easier

Did you know that most people would rather die that speak in public? This article offers 7 tips to become relaxed and at ease with public speaking.

9 Tips for Handling Public Speaking Questions

Do you know how to handle questions from an audience? This article provides nine simple steps that make you look professional, in control and in a manner that reflects on your message.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Why an artfully delivered speech can be far more persuasive than the written word

Public Speaking - The Art of Speech Making

How do you speak naturally while all those people are watching you? This document covers hints and tips on public speaking, dealing with anxiety, public speaking skills and techniques, and public speaking training.

Overcoming Stagefright

Stagefright is most commonly experienced as a fear of public speaking.

Public Speaking: Delivering A Killer Opening

The only time you are virtually guaranteed to have the entire audience’s attention is at the beginning of your speech. So why do so many public speakers waste it with a litany of “thank you’s?” It's not interesting when Nicole Kidman does it at the Academy Awards. And no offense. You're not Nicole Kidman.

Voice Power-The Care and Feeding of the Professional Voice

Whether it's the rich, resonant tones of Richard Burton, the breathiness of Marilyn Monroe or the nasality of Fran Drescher, the sound of the voice conjures up an image—an impression—and can influence perception.

The Secret of Persuasive Presentations - It's In The Voice!

In making a presentation, speaking isn't enough. You need to be able to be heard AND understood. And you need to be persuasive. Learn about the 4 Ps for persuasive presentations.

Public Speaking: Glossary K - O

Keynote: The main speech at a meeting delivered to all attendees in a general session. Originally the main point of a speech. Lavaliere: A corded or cordless microphone worn around the neck or attached to a piece of clothing. See Hands free microphone. Lectern: A stand with a sloping top from which a speaker delivers his or her program. Sometimes incorrectly called a ...

Public Speaking: I Get So Emotional

If you want to get real action out of your audience during a public speaking engagement, then tugging on their heart strings can help make it happen. This is where your storytelling ability can really make you shine.

Public Speaking: Storytelling Tricks

TRICK: Look in different directions to indicate different characters. The audience will associate a stage right or stage left look with the different character...

Public Speaking: Line of Sight

When you speak alot you run into some crazy room setups. It's your job to be there early to make sure all the little preparation details taken care of. One of these details is the visibility of you and your visuals from each chair in the audience.

Public Speaking: You Must Have a Good Sound System

If it is hard to hear, people won't listen. When speaking in public you must have an excellent sound system because some of the time you will be speaking while your audience is laughing. Stand-up comics need good sound too, but they are a little different because they tell a joke, then people laugh (they hope). They tell another joke, then people laugh. A good public speaker will be rolling right along making points, showing product features, telling stories, and dropping one-liners and must be heard all the while.

Public Speaking: Listen to Everyone

When you are speaking at an event that has multiple speakers, try to listen to as many of the other speakers as you can. In particular, don't miss the...

Public Speaking: Tips for Television, Videotape, and Videoconferencing

Here are some things you should keep in mind when a television camera is trained on you: