When you promote your business, it is vital to have facts and figures to back up your claims. A potential client wants information, not wishful thinking. However, the old saying, “Facts tell, but stories sell,” has never been more apt. …
Most strong public speakers, and especially those who come through the Toastmasters International program, understand the value of feedback or evaluation as it is also known. It is critical to help a speaker learn what they are doing well, but …
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Experienced public speakers can convey their thoughts within a strict time limit. When giving speeches or making presentations, we respect those who stay within the time requirement, because we have all suffered through events where a speaker rambled on long …
In these current times, more and more of us are settling into working from home. However, one area that may feel unfamiliar is connecting to other professionals via video on platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Experts who previously appeared …
Many speakers use the last few minutes before they step in front of the microphone to do a final run-through of their speech or presentation. This results in the pent-up energy (aka nerves) becoming concentrated to the point where the …
A critical part of preparing a speech is practicing. But before you do, consider how you plan to practice. The trick is: don’t keep starting from the introduction. Most speakers run though their speech until they hit a snag. Then, regardless of where …
Often, speakers focus 90% of their time and energy, crafting the perfect…essay. They overlook the fact that their audience will hear their words, not read them. As a speaker, you need to know how you sound and look to your listeners—and the …
Most speeches or presentations come with a time limit, and yet so often speakers run long. This happens because speakers write first, and time second. To ensure you stay in the time limit, work out the timing as you outline …
Effective hand gestures enhance a speech or presentation and keep the audience focused on you. Just as we use italics, or bold, or underlining to draw attention to key points in our writing, so should we use effective hand gestures …
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Stories resonate with audiences, illustrate points, and make information more memorable. Every one of us—regardless of age—loves a good story. Maybe it started with ancient man passing down oral history around the fire? Now, when someone starts to tell a …