My son announced that he was joining the Army National Guard. He was 17 and a junior in high school. I didn’t know what the National Guard was, except that since 2001 they were fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan and helped during hurricanes. The thought of my son coming home in a coffin kept swirling in my head. Kenneth wanted us to talk to the recruiter. He couldn’t sign up if we ...
That you won’t be taken seriously…
That you won’t ever be paid what you’re worth as a speaker…
That your topic selections and audience options are limited by your gender…
It’s time you quit making excuses and Find Your Roar!
In this unprecedented audio series, Rich Hopkins interviews four world class speakers and coaches – and they bring you into their world… where you will discover:
* How They Made their Passion for Speaking a Reality
* ...
Martin Presse, Canadian Talk Show Host, invited me for a second appearance on his Booya Radio Hour on August 30th, with the hot topic of how to engage all types of listeners in audiences.
Referred to by researchers Howard Gardner, PhD, and Thomas Armstrong, PhD as the 7 Multiple Intelligences, or Seven Kinds of Smart…. I’ve translated their early childhood education focus to modern day adult learners and public speakers.
Using this ...
Continue Reading →Has any research been done to determine what % of an audience needs to be satisfied with a presentation in order for the speaker to be considered effective and impactful?
A colleague of mine through the National Speakers Association, Jared Meyer, asked this question ...
How to organize your presentations for Toasts, Eulogies and Speeches
Looking for simple tips for giving presentations?
June 14, 2011 Martin Presse conducted a lively interview with me on his BOOYA Radio Hour.
This radio interview is loaded with tips for speakers of any level and includes:
* organizing a presentation
* tips for toasts and eulogies
* speaking to diverse audiences
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Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple and Pixar Animation addresses the 2005 Graduates of Stanford University. His structure – sharing three stories – each relating to the audience – with lightheartedness sprinkled throughout a heart-centered message.
He spoke candidly speaks about his life, rise to fame, and death…
Steve Jobs, on life’s experiences, “You have to trust that the dots will connect somewhere down the road…”
On ...
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One of the most difficult forms of public expression are those in offering eulogies, or tributes at a loved one’s Celebration of Life Services.
When my brother, Steven T. Roush, passed suddenly April 29, 2011, from a standard chemotherapy treatment for his Melanoma, his wife, Mary Gary Roush, RN, CDE, asked me that morning – through our shared shock and ...
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Comedians are the best expression of professional speakers. It’s not easy to get up in front of a crowd, let alone entertain them. They could just as easily “boo” you off the stage, or worse yet, not laugh. Comedy is a craft that requires deep audience interaction in order to be successful, and this alone can take years to master. All successful comedians have skills we can learn from to ...
Keynoting tonight on Sparkle-Tude!® at the District 26 Toastmasters Spring Conference, members from Colorado, Wyoming, Montana!
Keynoting tonight on Sparkle-Tude!® at the District 26 #Toastmasters Spring Conference: Colorado, Wyoming, Montana
Heading out to speak at the District 26 Toastmasters Spring Conference... Colorado, Wyoming, Montana ... keynoting tonight on Sparkle-Tude!®
