One area that I have been working on is incorporating humor into the presentations that I deliver. Why add humor? Humor is a powerful tool in public speaking—it builds connection, increases engagement, reduces tension, and makes messages more memorable. Even light humor can warm up a room, and help you, as the speaker, feel more […]
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4 Take-Aways From My TEDx Talk Experience
The insights I gained from delivering my TEDx Talk can be applied to any speech you plan to present. Being chosen to deliver a TEDx talk is not only an honor, it is the culmination of a lot of work prior to getting on the speaking roster. 4 take-aways from my TEDx talk experience: 1. […]
3 Ways the ‘Less is More’ Approach Works in Presentations
Like some of my clients, I can get lost in how much content I need to provide. Then I remember the ‘less is more’ approach. Although my first impulse in developing content for a presentation is to share as much as possible about a particular topic, it is not the best route for an engaging […]
Speaking Trends to Note Before Heading Back on Stage
The outlook for in-person events is on the rise, so it’s important to be aware of the current speaking trends. There is no doubt that speaking trends have shifted over the past couple of years. If you are seeking opportunities to be chosen for a stage, you might want to consider topics that are high […]
3 Steps to Leading Your Audience on a Presentation Journey
How do we make the presentation journey more concise and deliver just what our audiences want or need? I find it useful to think of my presentations and speeches as a journey where I lead my audiences to insights or ideas that might be new or different from how they’ve previously thought. This analogy helps […]
4 Benefits of Scripting Your Presentation
The investment of scripting your presentation on the front end generally yields a significant return on the other side. An often-debated topic in speech preparation is should one’s speech be scripted? In working with many of my clients, one of the challenges they are faced with is not having enough time to invest in developing […]