Charisma is a set of behaviors that have nothing to do with physical beauty. This is good news for those of us who aren’t fashion models. You don’t need plastic surgery to do these things. Just practice. Here are the… Read More »9 Behaviors Cultivated by the Ultra-Charismatic
You must know what TED Talks are. If you do, skip the rest of this paragraph. If you don’t, please go to www.ted.com and click on any one of the videos that you see. Or go to one of my… Read More »Tips from TED: 10 Commandments of Public Speaking
I heard from several readers after my blog about vocal fry. This response, from Eva in Portland, is a great rant–and, of course, I feel the same way. Anti-vocal-fry enthusiasts, take heart! Our numbers are growing! From Eva in Portland:… Read More »Guest Blog: Being Vocal Against Vocal Fry
I have a speaking assignment coming up and I want to do something new. I’ve worked hard on strategy and messaging for my talk. I have defined what I want my listeners to do. I have crafted a few… Read More »Presence and substance in public speaking
Presentations are delivered to create results, or outcomes. Two common desired outcomes are 1.) a decision, or 2.) a prediction. Your presentation skills should make you more effective and efficient at achieving desired outcomes when you speak. In order to… Read More »The Image Theory of Decision Making
