Public Speaking Skills

Most of us, at one time or another, were exposed to public speaking through our education. It may have been a college course, or even a high school class. Perhaps the entire semester was comprised of a series of speeches, or perhaps only a single speech was required in a wider communications class.

Public Speaking Fear - How To Overcome It

People, on average, detest the idea of giving a speech. If you have ever been forced to take a course in public speaking at the high school or college level you have probably witnessed what strong forms of speech anxiety can produce. Shakiness, stuttering, visible sweating, hyperventilation and even fainting are possible among those with a great deal of anxiety who are forced to get behind the podium.

Credibility: 15 Facets to Speaking Professionalism: #1 - Appearance

For speakers, each aspect of credibility is to be closely guarded and continually built upon. This series of articles will focus on 15 facets of credibility that must exist for all speakers to succeed over the long run. “Instant Credibility” must continue to be nurtured for a career to continue. If you are building from the ground up, each point must be examined and properly attended to in order to build deep roots on the speaking circuit.

Choosing A Speakers Bureau - Finding An Agent You Like Working With

There are many advantages in finding a professional speakers bureau that can become a trusted partner when you are looking for speakers for the meetings and events you plan.

Fake It!

Popular keynote speaker, best-selling author, sales and service coach, and President of Customersatisfaction.com, Dr. Gary S. Goodman wasn't enthusiastic about the speech he had to deliver before one group in Las Vegas, until a movie actor gave him a hot tip, over dinner.

Priceless Tips for Public Speaking

Avoiding the pitfalls of public speaking is easy when you follow these helpful tips. Learn from the experience of professional speakers, and start way ahead of the game.

Top 10 E's to Motivate and Influence an Audience

An article on how to motivate and influence your audience.

Presentation Goofs That Will Guarantee That You Will Be Forgotten as a Speaker

Realize that the following techniques are to be avoided. I have observed presenters that practice all of these no-nos and are never asked back.

Presentation Skills -- Five Tips on Picking and Preparing Topics

There are two important factors to consider before preparing a presentation. First, is what do we want to accomplish with this presentation? What action or actions do we want our audience to take? And second, what topic developed in what manner will spur them to take that action or actions? In this article I share tips on choosing, developing, and testing successful topics.

Improv Comedy for Speakers

Learn how to use fundamental ideas from Improvisational Comedy to be a better, more engaging, more confident, and more dymanic speaker.

9 Tips for Handling Public Speaking Questions

Do you know how to handle questions from an audience? This article provides nine simple steps that make you look professional, in control and in a manner that reflects on your message.

Pauses for Presentation Power -- The Sound of Silence

When we are presenting, and especially when we are new to speaking, we often speed ahead -- afraid of leaving blank spaces. Successful sales people know the power of silence. As presenters, if we learn to use silence and pauses to our advantage, we will not only reach our listeners more effectively, they will also understand and remember our messages more readily.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Why an artfully delivered speech can be far more persuasive than the written word

Speak and Touch Hearts

It takes a dynamic presenter to step out from behind the lectern and shake up and motivate their audience. Facts touch our mind, but it is the power that comes from stories that touch hearts.

Public Speaking - The Art of Speech Making

How do you speak naturally while all those people are watching you? This document covers hints and tips on public speaking, dealing with anxiety, public speaking skills and techniques, and public speaking training.