Speaking Skills
December 3, 2011
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
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
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
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 […]
November 29, 2011
Step 1: Develop Your Objectives What do you want to communicate to your audience? As you begin to prepare your presentation, decide what you want to achieve […]
October 31, 2011
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 […]
September 5, 2011
If you’ve ever been afraid… That you won’t be taken seriously… That you won’t ever be paid what you’re worth as a speaker… That your topic […]
September 4, 2011
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 […]