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Three speech opening mistakes that you probably thought were a good idea
I want your presentations to kick butt and take names. To do this you need to start right and score a first-round knockout. But often what seems like a good idea for a speech opening can end up hurting instead of helping you.
Hands Up! Three gestures you are using and how they are hurting your presentation
Are your hand gestures working for you or against you? Roughly half of your communication comes through via body language. A large part of that is what you do with your hands.
From blank page to solid speech in 5 steps
Let’s face it—the most difficult part of creating a good presentation is deciding what to say. The second most difficult is actually saying it.
Are you starting your story right? Scene-setting secrets all storytellers must know
Have you ever been a victim of a badly told story? It is more likely the problem was not with the story, but with the telling of the story…
Yes you can use notes - Quick and dirty guide to speaker notes using index cards
Barack Obama did it, Martin Luther King did it, and so many other icons of powerful public-speaking have all done it! They have all used speaker notes at one point or another. And yes you can! too…
Slides that DON'T aid - Common Speaker Mistake Part 3
Slides are an effective way to enhance your presentation. But when used wrongly, they can do more harm than good. Learn about common slide mistakes speakers make in this article
Speaker mistakes Part II - Set your house in order
This post is part 2 in the series and deals with a vital aspect of your speech - your organization. Or what I call setting your speech in order. Audience members told me it is frustrating for them when speakers are not organized in the presentation of their content.
Speakers Sin Series I - Do you lack this vital factor?
There are many things that can go wrong when speakers present. Some of these things are simply out of your control. But there are things you can control…
3 Speech rehearsal secrets to help you nail your next presentation
Have you ever drawn a blank in the middle of a presentation? You stand there like a goldfish in a staring contest with nothing but painful silence between your ears. Ouch! With the right rehearsal techniques, this can be a thing of the past…
