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 One awkward phrase, one outdated cliché, or one moment of uncertainty can derail your entire presentation.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
You can improve your public speaking skills very quickly. In fact, if you follow this simple guide, I can promise you, in less than a week, you will be a much, much better presenter. Now keep in mind, I’m not saying you’ll be a $50,000 per hour keynote speaker in
How to stop saying Um is one of the most common public speaking concerns. Um is a filler word. And filler words are a natural part of everyday conversation. A surprising fact, though, is that you’ll actually sound strange (or even fake) to your audience if you don’t use any
The most frequently asked topic that we get questions on when we conduct public speaking training is always related to PowerPoint Tips. Because PowerPoint is so powerful, people tend to either get really good at all of the bells and whistles and overwhelm their audience, or they use PowerPoint as a crutch and rely on their slide deck too much making their presentation very boring. Below are the top 10 biggest Power Point Mistakes that we tend to make along with ways to overcome them.
