Speech Rate Too Fast? Tips to Slow Down

A rapid rate of speech can result in poor comprehension by a listener. In sales that is particularly dangerous.

How to Write Your Speech in Five Minutes

Follow this sure-fire process to write your speech in five minutes or less.

Virtually Yours - NOT!

Should you hire someone to book you that you cannot see and hear on a daily basis? Are you considering closing your office and hiring only virtual assistants? Read this before making your move!

Myths of Public Speaking: #1 You'll Always Be Nervous

You may feel that you will always be nervous as a public speaker, but it’s not true unless you have a disorder. I know some speakers who brag about still being nervous even after doing the same speech for ten years. Please. I don’t need that kind of pressure. Part of the problem is that we fail to recognize the difference in excitement and anxiety. Discover the difference and your public speaking will take a turn to greater confidence.

Speaking to a Diverse Audience

This article examines the preparations professional speakers can take prior to speaking in order to address the needs of their audience, especially those with disabilities.

Public Speaking: Getting the Room Set-up Right

Hotel banqueting departments seem to have a fixed policy of a few standard room set-up arrangements and no matter what you ask for they seem to give you the standard room set up that is nearest to what you ask for. How the room is arranged can make or break your seminar or meeting so here are a few tips on how to be more creative.

How to Gracefully Leave After a Seminar or Speech When Someone is Hogging Your Time!

Speakers give all they have on stage during their workshops, seminars and keynotes. Meeting planners or their host are often great at handling the details, but often forget that the speaker isn't done until they're back at the hotel. The time immediately following the speech is often the most exhausting of all. Make sure a plan is in place!

How to Write and Deliver an Outstanding Speech - Using the PEPP Talk Forumla

How many times have you come away from a meeting or conference thinking – Wow – “That speech was Outstanding!” I suspect the answer for most people is “Not many”. Why are so many business presentations so utterly boring and ineffective today? In this article Rikki Arundel will explain what makes an outstanding speech, why so few meet that definition, and how you can make sure that your next speech is truly “Outstanding.”

Giving Presentations: Public Speaking Secrets in a Nutshell

Public speaking fears are common. Three easy techniques make presentations more successful.

A Powerful Vocabulary Will Transform Your Life

Studies show that your word-power determines your earning power, that your skill in self-expression determines your status in life.

7 Sure Fire Ways To Overcome Stage Fright When Speaking Or Performing

In thirty years of speaking and performing I have heard just about every solution for overcoming stage fright. Some have suggested trying to envision your audience all being naked. Others have advised that you just pick one point of focus in the room such as one person’s forehead and concentrate only on that. These ideas almost never work, so here are a few better ideas for your consideration.

Analyzing Your Audience and Assessing Comprehension Through Feedback

This article explains how to analyze the feedback your audience is giving in order to determine your progress towards an objective. Also in this article, how to ask and answer audience questions more effectively.

Speak to Be Heard and Understood

This article explains good speaking techniques and addresses eye contact and use of voice to promote clarity, retention and audience involvment.

Is Information Delivery Instruction?

If you think information dissemination is instruction, think again. This article discusses the difference and gives some advice on how you can get the most out of your information sessions.

Talk May Be Cheap but Your Speech Should Be Priceless!

Take a moment and imagine if you will any one of the following scenarios: --You’ve been contacted to schedule an interview for a fantastic job opportunity. --You’ve been requested by your employer to make a key presentation at a Board of Director’s meeting. --You have a lunch appointment with a prospective client from a major account. --You’ve been asked to fill in for a colleague in teaching a training session.