A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words – How Successful Speakers use Images in their Presentations Over the past six months, I have worked with several speakers who have asked to be able to communicate a complex idea or concept to their audiences. My response is – DRAW IT. Instead of trying to craft the […]
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How do Speakers Stay Healthy and in Top Shape for Speaking Performances
Speakers and Athletes, what do they have in Common? As we approach the 2017 NCAA Final Four games this weekend, my thoughts turn to the dedicated hours of practice, training, and discipline that allowed these athletes to have a successful winning season. This granted each team their due reward. It’s similar to speaking. Each speech gives […]
How to Make a Connection
Making a Valentine’s Day Connection Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day with a significant other or not, this is a day for making a connection with someone. You never know what kind of impact you will make. Successful speakers know how critical it is to make a connection with their audience for their message to be […]
6 Tips for Creating a Powerful Ignite Presentation
How to Create an Impactful Ignite Talk I was recently chosen to present at an Ignite conference. For those who are not familiar with Ignite, it is a fast-paced public speaking event where you speak for 5 minutes with a slide deck where the slides advance automatically every 15 seconds. This type of presentation can greatly […]