The Future of Public Speaking
The futuristic gadgets and modes of communication that we saw decades ago on Star Trek and The Jetsons are now here! What hasn’t changed over time is that
The futuristic gadgets and modes of communication that we saw decades ago on Star Trek and The Jetsons are now here! What hasn’t changed over time is that
Like many professional business leaders, odds are good that you are moving into Act II of your career and your life. You want to speak publicly
Theatre has a supporting set: Presentations have supporting visuals. Have you ever asked, “What is the verisimilitude of my PowerPoint presentation?” Well, of course not! Verisimilitude
I’m terrified to speak in public – I hate presenting.” Do you find yourself saying that at times? Recently I’ve worked with clients who told me
This guest post was written in response to workshops that Hilary ran at the YSEALI conference in Singapore this past December. Do you remember [a student] who
So, it helps to practice. Got it. But what’s most helpful? Talk it – out loud – let your tongue practice wrapping around the words and phrases.
“Winging it” can lead us to feel better than when we take the time to practice – and yet, we almost always do better when we
A microphone, colloquially mic or mike (/ˈmaɪk/),[1] is an acoustic-to-electric transducer or sensor that converts sound in air into an electrical signal. Thanks, Wikipedia! Now, what
Slow down! “You talk too fast. I can’t follow you.” I’ve heard this all my life. Admittedly, I’m still working on it and I have good
You’re up there, ready to speak. You’ve rehearsed; you’re prepared; you open your mouth, and your voice sounds nothing like you were expecting it to! It’s
Have you watched a presentation or speech where the words spoken didn’t match the intention of the story? Or seen a presenter who is asking you
Arms and hands are part of effective communication. And just as with speaking, clarity makes a difference. Hands are most effective when they reinforce what is