Posts Tagged ‘Public Speaking’

How Do I Hold this %&$#! Microphone?!

How Do I Hold this %&$#! Microphone?!
Last time we started our “Top Tips for Your Next Speaking Engagement”.  This is Part 2 of better microphone usage: Microphones can be handheld or lavaliere—the kind that clip to your clothing. When using a handheld mic, make sure it doesn’t block your face. You want your audience to see AND...
April 20th, 2010 | Home | Read More

What Type of Speaker Are You?

What Type of Speaker Are You?
Many of us attend presentations that require the speaker to use a microphone. Without proper advanced preparation, things can go awry. We attended such a presentation recently and were asked to help the speaker. Here are our top tips for your next presentation: Use a microphone any time there are 30...
April 16th, 2010 | Home | Read More

Winning the High-Stakes Presentation

Winning the High-Stakes Presentation
Playing the public speaking game  Most of us have to, at some point or another, make a presentation before an audience. Any form of public speaking can be daunting, to say the least. But, what happens when you’re faced with the challenge of giving a “high-stakes” presentation? You know,...
March 3rd, 2010 | Home | Read More

The Bottom Line: Re-stating Your Value

The Bottom Line: Re-stating Your Value
Here’s food for thought: when you meet with senior management in your organization, do you know what to say? More importantly, do you know how to say it and when to say it? If not, then you may be selling yourself short when it comes to stating your value to the organization. For junior executives...
February 16th, 2010 | Home | Read More

Nixing Public Speaking Nerves

Nixing Public Speaking Nerves
“I can hear my heart pounding in my ears, my mouth feels like it could dispense cotton balls at any moment, my hands get cold and clammy, and I’m dead certain everybody within ten feet can hear my knees knocking together.”  Sound familiar? If so, then you’ve probably done some public speaking...
February 11th, 2010 | Home | Read More

Before You Speak – Get It In Writing

Before You Speak – Get It In Writing
Picture this: There you are…taking the stage with authority and confidence, about to deliver the speech you’ve spent months honing. You made the investment in professional coaching, you discovered your authentic voice, and you rehearsed your presentation from one end to the other and back again....
February 11th, 2010 | Home | Read More
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