Communication has changed. My dad grew up with the radio. The whole family would sit around and listen closely as it delivered news, variety shows, and serial stories. When I was growing up, we had television. Now I could hear and see what was happening. My kids had Atari, a […]
A couple of years ago, I taught a public speaking workshop in Detroit. Three of the students in that class were job placement coaches. I noticed a couple of interesting things as that class went on. First, the three kept mentioning how the lessons I covered in the public speaking
Do you want to strengthen your leadership presence and motivate your team to higher performance? One of the fastest ways to make a big difference in the workplace is to deliver inspiring speeches that energize, engage, and align your team. But how do you turn a standard business update into
According to The Book of Lists, public speaking has ranked higher than the fear of death for decades. “That doesn’t seem right” you might be thinking “there’s no way that’s true”. But the anxiety is real. As the old Seinfeld joke goes, “If you’re at a funeral, you’d rather be
Even great content can fall flat if it’s delivered poorly. One awkward phrase, one outdated cliché, or one moment of uncertainty can derail your entire presentation. That’s why knowing what to avoid in a speech is just as important as knowing what to include. You might have years of experience
It’s happened to everyone. You deliver a well thought out speech. Well rehearsed, well received, well done, everything is looking up. All that practicing and writing and drafting is finally paying off and you’re ready to walk off stage to thunderous applause. That’s when, out of the corner of your
