Newsflash: Only rookies introduce their speaker by listing achievements.That might sound controversial, but if you have ever stumbled through a dry, bulleted list of someone’s credentials to an audience checking their phones, then you know the cringe I am talking
Sometimes when someone shows an interest in public speaking, it’s because they have a message inside them that yearns to come out. They imagine themselves in front of hundreds or thousands of people, positively impacting lives and giving others the
Hiring an emcee for your upcoming event, whether it’s a wedding, business seminar, corporate event, or anything else, can truly elevate the event to the next level. However, you can’t just hire any emcee/host that meets your budget or you
I see a lot of events, conferences, and special get-togethers that have the potential to be awesome experiences for everyone involved. But often, they wind up falling just short of “awesome” and end up somewhere in the realm of “pretty good”.
One of the issues I see quite often with new public speakers isn’t that the “public” aspect of it is bothering them. It’s usually a lack of well-developed communication skills in general. Communication is just like a muscle. You have
When it comes to giving a speech, whether you’re a public speaker or trying to pitch an idea to a boardroom, the hardest part tends to be the start of it. So much hangs on your ability to start your
When you’re writing or giving a speech, getting the introduction right can make or break the rest of it. You can have the most informational and entertaining speech in the world, but if you lose the audience in the first
Okay, so you have a speech or a presentation coming up and you have to do a bit of public speaking.Let me guess, you’re starting to get a little nervous. Your hands are cold and clammy, you’re sweating, and maybe
Have you ever seen one of those crazy product infomercials?. You know, the one’s where the guy is like “Is peeling potatoes too hard? If so, just WONDER PEEL IT!” and then he whips out some magical Wonder-Peeler that peels,
With your permission, I’d like to tell you a story. A story that perfectly illustrates why, when it comes to the "journey vs. destination" conversation, the journey is in fact the more important of the two. I heard or read
Gettin' Jiggy With It - na na na na na na na... na na na na na na Gettin' Jiggy with it...You probably know that the person responsible for those song lyrics is none other than the legendary Will Smith.
I am a firm believer that the answers to most of life's questions are out there. You don't have to solve them for yourself; you just have to find them. I call those answers "Sexies" and it's my life's mission to
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