Have you ever noticed that there are some speakers that are act very differently when they are off stage than when they are on stage? When off stage they are lively and interesting and just fun to talk with—you can’t wait to hear their presentation. However, once they get ON stage they become very stiff…
When it comes to speaking, it’s so important to remember to “OWN YOUR STAGE!” So what do I mean by that? Well that phrase could have many meanings for speakers—but for this blog post I’m specifically referring to how you set up the room for your speech or presentation in the most effective manner possible.…
There are many four-word phrases that I hate hearing — “The car sounds funny.” “Your flight’s been delayed.” “Are you sitting down?” “The IRS just called.” When it comes to public speaking, the most dangerous four-word phrase is “I can wing it.” Ugh! I’ve seen this attempted by both novice and experienced speakers, usually with…