Speaking Skills

December 22, 2011

Making Holiday Toasts

  Making Holiday Toasts You’re hosting a party and want to raise your glass to your guests (co-workers, staff, volunteers, donors)… thanking them for coming… Or […]
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 5, 2011

8 Steps to Stellar Presentations: Main Body

Step 7: Structure the Main Body In previous blog posts, we’ve looked at Step 1: Develop Your Objectives Step 2: Know Your Audience Step 3: State the […]
December 4, 2011

8 Steps to Stellar Presentations: Transitions

Step 6: Develop Transitions In previous blog posts, we’ve looked at Step 1: Develop Your Objectives Step 2: Know Your Audience Step 3: State the Main Ideas […]
December 4, 2011

8 Steps to Stellar Presentations: Create an Opener

Step 5: Create an Opener In previous blog posts, we’ve looked at Step 1: Develop Your Objectives Step 2: Know Your Audience Step 3: State the Main […]
December 3, 2011

Public Speaking Tips: Openers

In any presentation, short or long, you need a memorable opening! Key Components of an Opener: • Attention-getting statement • Key points highlighting the topics, what […]
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 […]