Looking for how to write a speech in a few simple steps? Over the last 20 years, our instructors have dissected thousands of speeches. In that time, we've been able to identify simple things that can easily make or break a presentation. We've assembled a simple,...
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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...
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Looking for a few ways to start a presentation that are dynamic? The opening is really the most important part of your presentation. You want to make a good first impression. In addition, you also want the audience to see as a subject matter expert. Of course, we’ve...
In this session, I'm going to cover 10 simple ways to overcome the fear of public speaking. This is a continuation of the 3-step process to eliminate public speaking fear. In that episode, I showed you the process that a nervous speaker should go through to reduce...
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Where did the Thanksgiving Holiday come from? Yes, the pilgrim created the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth. And yes, President George Washington made the first Thanksgiving proclamation in 1789. But it was actually Abe Lincoln who created the national holiday. Ole' Abe...
When folks ask me what I do for a living, I answer, "I help people eliminate public speaking fear." It is always fun to watch the looks on their faces when they process what I said. Inevitably, I will typically get a response like, “You do what?” or “How do you do...
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...
Are you a nervous public speaker? A majority of the population has some type of fear of public speaking. Ironically, a great deal of this nervousness or anxiety comes from well-meaning friends or coworkers who are just trying to help. When we see a friend struggling,...
Face it. Most people hate meetings. They don’t want to sit through boring presentations, either. The best way to get your audience to listen and care about what you're saying is to focus on them. You have to make your presentation “Audience Focused.” Focus on what the...
I often get a common question after people attend our 2-day presentation class. “Now that I feel more confident, where do I go to practice to continue to get better as a speaker?” "How can I continue to grow as a great speaker?" The best way to continue to grow is...