Afraid of public speaking? 7 strategies to help you get over it | Martha Payne
Martha Payne, 17 Jun 2020
Do you have speech problems or the fear of speaking in public? If so, you’re not alone.
Make them laugh: How to generate humor from more angles of your talk
Charlie Nadler, 10 Oct 2019
There are many helpful rules of thumb like these when it comes to humor that you have probably already heard, and while these are a good foundation, what do you do if you want your whole presentation to be undeniably hilarious?
How to get your audience to participate
Laurie Schloff, 12 Sep 2017
A Chinese proverb says, “Tell me something, I’ll forget; show me, I’ll remember, involve me, I’ll understand.”
According to recent studies, when people participate in a presentation, the material becomes at least three times more memorable for them than if they merely listened to a lecture.
Video: Winston Churchill and finding your niche
Esther Snippe , 28 Mar 2017
Winston Churchill is one of Europe’s most prolifically inspiring public speakers. But surprisingly, although his career as a politician and speaker was long, his three most famous speeches all occurred within a year. When he found his niche, he was able to inspire and change a nation of people.
Vulnerability is not a weakness
Connie Pheiff, 11 Oct 2016
We all know professional presenters who are filled with the kind of bravado that takes them to great lengths to hide any indication of weakness. Especially women, no matter what happens, they “know it all.”
“Speakers 101: How to wow your audience” : 60-second summary
Esther Snippe , 4 Feb 2016
In a recent article for Forbes, Bruce Kasanoff shared his best advice for getting grounded and giving showstopping talks. His practical approach focuses primarily on being yourself, and using your personality to fuel the talk. Kasanoff explores what you can do before you get on stage and during your talk, to engage your audience effectively