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
Everyone used to believe the world was flat. It took a while to let go of that perception. Everyone used to believe the sun revolved around the earth. That view took centuries to change. We know how hard it is… Read More »Speakers and listeners: Beware the closed mind
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
Mike Blechar of Gartner is a powerful speaker. He recently sent me this note after he read one of our Presentation Pointers on the subject of how to point to data on slides. It seems he has programmed his arm… Read More »What do I do with my hands when I present?
Wired for Story: The Writer’s Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence comes out today. Its author is Lisa Cron. I have only read the Contents section and a few pages of the introduction,… Read More »Telling your story: Tips for success