Want to know what not to do during a presentation? Well, below are 10 of the biggest public speaking mistakes that presenters make. Use it as a checklist…
“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. They have a hard time building up momentum. For…
One of the most common questions I get after people attend our 2-day presentation class is “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 to…
On May 7th, 2026, 4 people gathered from across the US for a spectacular 2 day public speaking class in Chicago, IL. With attendees traveling everywhere from a few blocks away to a few states away, the 2 days had to be worth the trip. Luckily, all 4 got exactly what they were looking for…
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 all been there as a speaker. First,…
So you did it! You graduated at the top of your class. You’ve proved you are the apex of knowledge, skill, and potential within your school, and now you get to prove it with a beautiful Valedictorian Speech. Just one problem, since this is the first time you will ever do it, you don’t know…