In a Hurry? Here’s How to Memorize a Speech in Less than an Hour
Looking for a quick and easy way to memorize an entire presentation quickly? Well, the solution to how to memorize a speech in minutes will likely surprise you. This article covers a few great tips about how great speakers make the presentation memorization process...
The Greatest Speeches in American History from Revolution to Leaders of the Free World
Happy birthday, America! I thought it might be fun to look back at a few of the most famous speeches in American history -- the ones that influenced mass numbers of people -- and analyze them. Why did these words move ordinary farmers to revolution? How did these...
Short Anecdotes for Speeches and Parables to Amaze Your Audience
Short anecdotes for speeches are a fantastic way to end a presentation with a bang. These stories can be fiction, actual incidents from history, or even just funny stories from your own personal life. When you deliver them well, though, they have a lasting impact. I...
How Many PowerPoint Slides Should You Use in a Presentation?
When people ask me how many slides should I use in my presentation, I typically reply very cautiously. Most people make a huge mistake when designing a speech or presentation. They start by designing their slideshow. Then, later, they figure out what they want to say....
7 Best Tips to Improve Presentation Skills and Practice Public Speaking
The absolute best way to reduce the fear of public speaking is to just improve your presentation skills. Think about it. Anytime you get really good at doing something, your confidence in that area will soar. When we teach the Fearless Presentations course, we spend...
Know Your Audience before Designing Your Sales Presentation
Listen to any speaking coach, go to any Toastmasters, attend any presentation seminar, you will hear a single phrase over and over. "Know your audience." Sounds really good too. When we hear the phrase, we think, "Well, of course. That makes sense." But what exactly...
How to Create the Perfect Presentation Handout
Have you ever wondered how to create the perfect presentation handout? You’ve been asked to give a speech, and you’re excited to give the best presentation possible. You put all kinds of preparation into putting together an amazing presentation and finding the perfect...
Ace the Job Interview. Conversation Skills that Help You Wow Interviewers
Want to establish solid trust and rapport during a job interview. Prospective employers will first weed through a lot of resumes. Then comes the hard part. Because next, they want to see if the candidate is a good fit within their team. The job interview is the main...
How to Introduce Yourself Before Starting any Presentation
One of the more challenging parts of any presentation is the very first part. If you are wondering how to introduce yourself before starting your presentation, you are in good company. For most of us, once we get the first few sentences out, our nervousness will...