A gaffe has been described as “speaking the truth by mistake.” Actually, it’s a little more complicated than that. It’s more like saying what you really think at that point in time, which is different from speaking the truth. Both… Read More »Public speaking: Off the cuff is off limits
Presentation skill is a broader topic than you might think. It goes beyond content expertise, slide design, stage presence, etc, to include how to prepare an effective presentation. Battles are won or lost before they start, and the same can… Read More »How to prepare a presentation
On Saturday, August 4th, 2012, I was a judge at the Queen of the Fair pageant at the Sussex County State Fair in Augusta, NJ. The 20 young women were introduced to the crowd one at a time in the… Read More »Public speaking skills are beautiful
First of all, to admit you need a speech coach is a kind of confession—a confession that you need help. Some of us don’t like to ask for directions when we’re lost, and some of us will struggle on our… Read More »How you should look for a speech coach
When sound is shaped by the narrow chambers of a trumpet, it comes out stronger and clearer. When speech is shaped by good presentation skills, your ideas and personality come out with more punch and impact. When your presentation skills… Read More »Improve your presentation skills
America’s favorite highway oasis, South of the Border, is an emporium just inside the northern border of South Carolina on Route 301/501. For 200 miles in either direction, drivers are treated to billboards featuring Pedro in a serape and a… Read More »No goofing around with PowerPoint