public speaking

January 2, 2012

Public Speaking Tips: Handling Q & A Sessions

A great Question and Answer session – one that adds value to your presentation – requires planning and thoughtful contributions from both the audience and the […]
December 28, 2011

Sheryl Roush to Present at L*A*C*E Training

L*A*C*E Leadership and Communication Education Professional speaker and speaking coach Sheryl Roush will be presenting two presentation skills classes, open to the public on Saturday, January […]
December 14, 2011

Find Your Passion When Boosting Skills And Knowledge

INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY By ADELIA CELLINI LINECKER Posted 01:00 PM ET on Investors.com Mastering something you know how to do well is hard enough. Learning a […]
December 9, 2011

Presentations: Types of Closings

The closing to your presentation is even more important than your opening. What do you want the listener to do, think, feel, as a result of […]
December 7, 2011

8 Steps to Stellar Presentations: Closing

Step 8: Prepare the Close In previous blog posts, we’ve looked at Step 1: Develop Your Objectives Step 2: Know Your Audience Step 3: State the Main […]
December 2, 2011

8 Steps to Stellar Presentations: Supporting Information

Step 4: Decide on Supporting Information In previous blog posts, we’ve looked at Step 1: Develop Your Objectives Step 2: Know Your Audience Step 3: State the […]
December 1, 2011

8 Steps to Stellar Presentations: State the Main Ideas

Step 3: State the Main Ideas Think about the content of your presentation, which is 80%. What is the “gotta know” information? Then, what supports that? LESS=MORE […]
November 30, 2011

8 Steps to Stellar Presentations: Know Your Audience

Step 2: Know Your Audience Approach your presentation from your audience’s perspective – not your own. Use these questions to help you build your presentation: 1. Why is […]
October 31, 2011

Want to Become a Paid Speaker?

So you’re thinking about becoming a paid – professional – speaker … Whether you are committing to full-time, or part-time, even as a lobbyist for your […]