I am usually allergic to buzzwords. When storytelling became a popular metaphor for public speaking, influence, and persuasion I began to feel a little grumpy. But I have been released temporarily from my distemper by an article in the New… Read More »Public Speaking: The story about Obama’s lack of storytelling
In my travels through corporate America, I meet many people with voice and speech issues that undermine their credibility. Here are 3 common issues that can be corrected with voice and speech training. Not projecting A soft voice, one that… Read More »Speaking Voice Training: 3 ways your voice and speech can keep you from being heard
I can think of any childhood friend and recall the sound of his voice, and I believe we can all do the same. Your voice is an auditory thumb print, and it gets smeared on the memory of your listeners.… Read More »Public Speaking: 3 reasons why your voice does not do you justice
Is developing yourself as a highly effective public speaker a journey into your inner recesses and resources, (what I call spelunking, which is technically the exploration of caves), or are presentation skills basically a set of techniques, tips, and tricks… Read More »Public Speaking: Tips and tricks, or spelunking?
To continue the story. I was nearly pickpocketed on the subway in Athens recently, and I’m convinced presenters can learn something from the art of “boosting.” Pickpockets intend to harm, and speakers intend to help, but both use similar techniques.… Read More »Pickpockets are good presenters
The key difference between a live presentation and an online presentation is the challenge of holding attention. An audience member sitting in his underwear scarfing a bagel, holding a baby in his lap, and flipping through emails on a Blackberry is… Read More »Webinar vs. Seminar: Webinar Tips