Fear Of Public Speaking - You're Not Alone

How many times have you attended a public meeting where you did have something important to say, but your fear of speaking in public kept you silent? You are not alone in this regard because there are many people that have a great fear of public speaking. This is something that you do have to get used to. While you can easily voice your opinion when you are in a small group of people whom you know well, it is an entirely different situation when you are faced with speaking in front of a group of strangers.

3 Essentials in Planning a Craft Presentation

Sharing your passion with others can be both exciting and daunting. It gives you the chance to interest and educate your audience - but only if you're prepared. Take time out to plan what you'll do and say, as much as what you'll take, and you'll soon be giving talks no-one will want to miss.

Enhancing Communication Skills

Communication is the effective mode of delivering the self. The words, voice, tone, body language, style, and eye contact etc are the important ingredients of the communi­cation process. Messages are often misinterpreted, which causes confu­sion, hostility, false expectations, and shift in focus and counterproductivity.

Get Going ... Resources to Help You Become a Polished Speaker

Resources are provided here to help you become a polished speaker

Speak With a Relaxed Body and Mind

Learn some tricks and tips on how to speak with a relaxed body and mind

Speech Expert Says: The Deal Isn’t Made Until The Money Is Paid!

Dr. Gary S. Goodman, top speaker, seminar producer, and Fortune 1000 consultant, discusses ways to make sure you get paid for your speeches, seminars, and presentations.

Public Speaking Training

There’s no magic pill to overcome stage fright. Confidence is gained and skills are honed over a period of time. Public speaking training courses range from self-help booklets to one-day seminars and workshops to extensive training sessions. Make sure that the course meets all your specific requirements. Choosing the wrong course can scare you away from public speaking for good. However, always remember that there is a possibility of success, and that if you fail, later success is still possible.

Public Speaking Tidbits

Public speaking can be a scary experience. It comes naturally to some people and some it doesn't. I'm offering to share little tidbits that may be of help to you when you have the next big speech. You'll gain self confidence and the respect of the audience.

Increasing Your Message Odds

TJ Walker explains how to stay on your message points during a media interview.

Even An Average Speaker Can Speak Like a King

Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. got a C in his public speaking class? But this didn't stop him from become a good publc speaker.

Change Your Speaking Pace

Many presentations are boring because their pace is exactly the same throughout. Whether the speaker reads a script, follows a PowerPoint or just works from an outline, the word flow is coming out at roughly the same speed and same volume. SLOW DOWN!

Seminar Expert Says: 'Teaching The Evaluations' Makes Good Business Sense

You prepared, you marketed, you sold a company on trying your wonderful seminar, and now that the end of the program is coming, a moment of truth looms. You’re about to distribute the all-important course evaluations. Will you sink or swim? Will that fellow that has been scowling during the past day or two shaft you?

Unaccustomed As I Am To Public Speaking

Who doesn’t dread hearing a speaker at a wedding beginning with the words, ‘I’m not used to speaking in public.’ Inevitably this is followed by a long speech which proves the truth of the speaker’s opening remarks, or a very short speech which is also bad, but only for a short time

Keynote Speaker & Best-Selling Author Asks: Who Do You Want In Your Audience?

The other night I had the great pleasure of attending a Vivaldi concert in Venice. The musicians wore powdered wigs and antique garb, and the audience, consisted of people who seemed to relish every second of the stellar performance. Which makes me wonder, why would any of us waste a moment of our lives performing before fools or before people who resist our contributions or at all thwart our efforts?

Be Prepared: Working With a Professional Speaker

Know what to expect when you hire a speaker so your event is professional and polished.