Sims Wyeth, a top executive presentation coach, is the president of M Sims Wyeth LLC. He is also the author of The Essentials of Persuasive Public Speaking.
Whenever I’ve been a panelist, I start out thinking it’s easy—a no brainer—and then, as I get closer to the event, I change my mind. I begin to realize that I will be on display for all to see and… Read More »How to be a good panelist
There is very little drama in panels. I’d like to see panelists a bit more feisty, eager to engage in debate and debunk…but they rarely are (or do). Polite and well-mannered is more like it–don’t want to rock the boat… Read More »How to be a great panel moderator
What are the pros and cons of reading a script to an audience, and what are the pros and cons of internalizing a message so that you don’t have to refer to a script? Positives about Reading a Script Your… Read More »Public Speaking: Reading a Script vs. Internalizing a Message
You want to get ready for prime time as a persuasive speaker? Then read these instructions to lawyers, issued by the Supreme Court, on how to address the Justices. The rules are highly relevant for any business speaker who is… Read More »8 Great Bold, Stern and Wise Presentation Tips from the Supremes
Sophisticated presenters introduce the next PowerPoint slide before they leave the current one. They do this to orient the audience to what is coming next. For instance, they might say at the end of their budget slide, “So our marketing… Read More »PowerPoint Slides: A good technique
I subscribe to Lapham’s Quarterly, a magazine you should get if you have an appetite for a perspective beyond the micro-moments of our digital age. As you know, I’m in the business of helping knowledgeable people sell themselves and their… Read More »Make it look simple and easy