The Secret to Speaking with Confidence: Give a Gift
Why do so many people fear public speaking? And what are a couple of top techniques to feeling and looking more confident? (hint: one is a delivery/practice technique and one is a mind-set). Transcript below video (3:36) Confidence. Have you ever wondered why so many people lack confidence when it comes to public speaking? I […]
Top-Rated Kindle Book on Public Speaking FREE until 7/11/19
For just a few days, I’m offering the Kindle version of my top-rated book on public speaking FREE–yours for the taking, but you have to nab it by 7/11/19!
Interview with a Champion!
District 106 Toastmasters speech champion Kenzie Casciano and I had a fun video interview (34:55) with retired newscaster John Gross. Learn about Kenzie’s journey and get a few bonus comments from me, too!
Learn from Speech Evaluations
One of the most valuable aspects of participating in Toastmasters is getting feedback. At every meeting, speakers are evaluated by a peer. The video below (3:54) is an evaluation I did of a presentation at PowerTalk Toastmasters recently. This is also a short “showcase” of my skills as a presentation coach. The speaker wanted me to give […]
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):
5 Reasons Why Technical Professionals Should Speak at Conferences
You’ve sat in the audience at conferences, but have you thought about speaking at one? You may be thinking, “Why, on earth, would I want to do that?!?” Below are 5 reasons to consider: 1. PR & Increased Revenue for You or Your Employer Through Expertise-Based Referrals The most common source of expertise-based referrals is speaking […]
“Alexa, open Presentation Checklist!”
Have you experienced the agony of forgetting to bring or do something prior to an important presentation? Don’t let it happen again! Just say, “Alexa, open Presentation Checklist! It’s a free “Blueprints” Skill. I demo it in the video below.
10 Ways to Fast Track Confidence in Public Speaking (in an Hour or Less)
Learning to speak with confidence takes lots of practice, but sometimes you need a short-term confidence boost. If you have an hour, you might think your time is best spent practicing your presentation multiple times, but, no. I have found that simply practicing repetitively can heighten anxiety (note: I am NOT anti-practice. See my article […]
Speak with Confidence and Credibility Webinar (practice session)
In this 51-minute webinar practice video (I’m giving a webinar for the TCSHRM–Twin Cities Society for Human Resource Management in a couple of weeks), you will learn 6 Power Tips to Speaking with Confidence and Credibility (it’s not perfect, but I am modeling my belief in practice & dress rehearsal!): Structure with PREP Create Catchy […]
Practice Your Presentation Like a Pro
When it comes to public speaking, does practice make perfect? No. Practice makes permanent. Practicing reinforces behavior patterns—right or wrong. A few ill-advised, but common practice methods: ● Repetitively reading a presentation, trying to memorize exact wording. Attempting to memorize the exact wording of your speech not only is very time-consuming, but also can lead to […]