Foreign Translations of Your Talk - How Do You Ensure Your Message is Delivered Properly?

Sometimes a conference organizer will have arranged for your talk to be translated into foreign languages. What do you need to know to ensure your message is delivered properly?

Etiquette - An Essential Ingredient to Your Success As a Public Speaker

As an invited guest at an event, you should display appropriate etiquette. This article explains what is demanded of you and how you can win over the most demanding clients.

Get Speaking

Don’t think of public speaking as a goal to be reached in one big leap; think instead of learning a series of elements one by one, and increasing your proficiency with them through practice.

If You Aren't a Little Nervous, You Aren't Paying Attention

The fear of public speaking is one of the most common forms of phobia. That would be fine if this fear did not hold you back in your social and career advancement. The opposite of fear is confidence. Here are a few ways to approach the whole terrifying concept of public speaking that will help bring the fear down and bring the confidence up.

What is Public Speaking?

When we talk about public speaking, we usually think about some person in front of a large group giving an extended presentation on a difficult or technical subject. That is not usually how it is. When do we most often speak in public? Knowing the answer to this question allows you to put your public speaking into perspective and overcome public speaking nervousness.

Getting Yourself Known

Getting your first speaking engagement may be difficult but once you have a great topic and the right audience, the word will get out. This article discusses ways of getting known in the speaking industry.

Demand Dignity in Public Speaking Training

Mandy*, a bright, attractive professional woman, had a fear of speaking in front of groups. Recognizing that her feelings of vulnerability and self-consciousness were limiting her potential, she show...

Knowing Your Boundaries

While delivering a speech, it is clear that we will be judged and perceived in a certain way based on our ideas, words, and body language. Taking a risk and really thinking out of the box can be quite rewarding and at the same time, it can be a disaster. The famous quote “there is a thin line between genius and insanity” probably stems from this. In order to remain on the genius side it is important to recognize our boundaries.

Conversationally Speaking

What do you say when you're asked to stand up and say a few words? It's time to let go of your script.

Executive Public Speaking for English as a Second Language (ESL)

Simple tips to help anyone with English as a second language speak present more confidently in front of groups.

How To Start With Public Speaking

For many fellow humans speaking in public is linked with ultimate fear. Only the mere thought of standing in front of a crowd, elevated on a podium so that those in the last row can get at least a glimpse on the speaker, is a threat to many that comes close to a nightmare. On the other hand there are people that enjoy and relish nothing more than a speaking opportunity. And, last not least, there are all those that produce emotions in between the two extremes.

Ten Fatal Flaws Frequently Found from the Podium

1. No clear purpose for the presentation. What is the point and focus of the speech? 2. Not starting and stopping on time. Be flexible and be able to cut the talk short if asked. Be in control. 3. ...

The Ten Habits of Highly Effective Speakers

Successful speakers do not do all the right things all the time. They often take risks and risk bombing. But all top speakers take daily action, to move towards their goals with many adjustments. Her...

How Well Do You Speak?

The ability to speak well can enhance your career, clinch a sale, sell a point of view and increase your business productivity. 1.The most important objective of any speaker is to appear credible a...

Getting Results from Your Writing & Speaking

When we communicate, we usually want something to happen. We want results. And, when we’re conscious of results, we’re seeking effective communication. To put it another way, the effectiveness of co...