Show Enthusiasm When Speaking

show enthusiasm

Tips on how to show enthusiasm when speaking to an audience. Bring energy to any topic and those in the room will listen.

Recovering From A Public Speaking Mistake

public speaking mistake

EVERYONE MAKES MISTAKES Ever been in the middle of a presentation, tongue-tied and struggling to find the right word? We’ve all been there! It’s easy to feel like everyone noticed that slip-up, but the truth is, most likely no one even blinked. The reality is, public speaking mistakes happen. But how we handle them is what truly […]

Customer Service Questions: Ask the Right Ones

Customer Service Questions

I called my wireless service provider and spent 45 minutes on hold waiting to speak to a supervisor. I wish that statement above was the setup to a joke with a feisty and funny punchline. But it’s not. It’s part of a phone call that took up much of my Tuesday afternoon. When I finally […]

How to Give a Colleague Feedback on Presentation

Give a colleague feedback

Feedback helps speakers understand what strengths they have and any areas of improvement needed. One of the best ways to grow your presentation skills is doing dry runs of your speech or workshop in front of an audience of colleagues. So when it’s your turn to observe, the act of giving feedback might feel awkward […]

Do Try This At Home: Practicing Public Speaking Techniques

Practice Public Speaking

He walked toward me at the end of a productive workshop. Shaking my hand, he asked a familiar question that I often hear after teaching one of our public speaking classes. Fidgeting with a notebook and a pen, he said “I learned so much. I can’t help but want to go home and practice all of […]