Impromptu Speaking Book only $0.99 through 2/21/23

“Not only will this book help people improve their public speaking, readers will also improve their personal communications. I particularly liked the chapters on handling difficult situations. Diane offers terrific tips to deal with real-world examples. This book is a must-read for anyone who talks to people — which is everyone!”–Dan Janal “This book provides […]

Master Impromptu Speaking Infographic

Master Impromptu Speaking  (points on the infographic–click here for the infographic ) Buy Time Sometimes, you need just a little more time:  time to grasp a concept, time to formulate your thoughts, time to clarify the question, time to breathe.  • Pause for a breath  • Repeat or rephrase the question  • Clarify the question  […]

Delay Tactics When Asked an Unexpected Question

[Book excerpt from my book on impromptu speaking] There are many impromptu situations and questions that you can anticipate, but often it seems that they come out of left field, surprising you when you least expect them . . .  . . . Sometimes, you need to buy just a little more time; time to […]

NEW! Group Program: Virtual Presentation Success

“Thank you for the outstanding job on facilitating the Virtual Speech training. I learned multiple things, some of them I had an idea, others were new. It provided great value for our time”–training participant Live, online group training + individual coaching Download the complete program description Build fundamental skills essential to presenting in a virtual […]

Book Launch Special $0.99 thru May 8, 2020

Get your confidence on!Get my latest book, 100 Tips & Tricks to Appear Confident in Presentations: Public Speaking Success in 5 Minutes or Less! for only $0.99 for the ebook on Amazon. The paperback is $9.99. Practical, Illustrated tips, one to a page, will boost your skills and confidence! Editorial Review: An easy to read, […]

Answer Questions with Executive Presence: The P.R.E.P. Method

When asked a question at work or in an interview, do you ramble or get tongue-tied? Wouldn’t you rather be clear and confident, and have an executive presence? Try the simple, 4-step P.R.E.P. Method that I describe in the video below (2 min):  

How to Deal with a Presentation Hijacker

I recently had a client (a Silicon Valley technical professional, an Asian, non-native English speaker) give a technical presentation that had both an in-room live audience, and an online, remote audience. The presentation went well: “Thank you Diane for coaching me. Today’s presentation is the best I have ever delivered in my life!” And, overall, […]

13 Tips for Handling a Question and Answer Session

Do you dread the question and answer (Q&A) session? To calm your nerves and come across as a confident presenter, try these Q&A session tips at your next presentation: 1. Practice responses to questions that you think might be asked.  Role play questions. 2. Plant a question or two in the audience before you start.  […]