I was shocked at the huge list of dumb exercises to improve presentation skills on the internet. When I say "dumb," I mean don't try those tips. They will not work. In fact, they will likely make you even more nervous. So in this episode, I'm going to dispel some of...
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...
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...
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...
5 Ironclad Ways to Prepare for a Presentation & Cut Prep Time by 137%
"I don't present very often, so how do I prepare for a presentation?" That is, by far, one of the most common questions that we get as presentation skills coaches. In fact, most public speaking fear comes from situations where presenters just don't speak very often....