Did you know that anyone can learn how to become a professional speaker? I’ve spoken in 75 countries around the world over the past 40+ years. And I’ve been translated into different languages by 50 professional interpreters. But believe it or not, there was a time when I didn’t know how to speak to large crowds. In fact, I used to be nervous when I spoke to the smallest of groups! You wouldn’t know that today. And that’s because I learned how to become a public speaker. I worked hard to perfect the art of public speaking; I got the experience I needed to feel confident as a public ..read more

I’m sure you’ll agree with me when I say the ability to engage, entertain, and inform an audience through public speaking is a skill that offers immense value in several different aspects. But did you know: It’s a skill that can serve as the cornerstone for an incredibly successful career. Many accomplished public speakers are paid thousands of dollars or more for a single speaking engagement. In fact: Learning how to become a better public speaker is a valuable pursuit, whether you want to establish a career in public speaking or enhance your public speaking and verbal communication skills ..read more

Are you struggling to book speaking engagements as a both professional speaker or a public speaker? In today’s competitive professional landscape, securing speaking engagements has become a transformative avenue to expand your influence, establish yourself as an expert, and make a profound impact on your audience. After over 40 years of public speaking experience I’ve found that sharing your message is very important, for your business for example, but so is having an idea of the right audience to share it with. A central focus of the speech of any professional speaker should be: How many boo ..read more

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world to shut down in-person activities and connect primarily online, the desire to engage online-only continued to grow. This opened up the door to so many new, incredible opportunities, including more chances to become a virtual presenter and public speaker. Previously, a field where standing on a physical stage in front of an in-person audience was the norm, today, giving a virtual presentation is one of the most common and effective ways to speak to your audience. Like many new opportunities, though, presenting virtually also comes with its own ..read more

So, like, umm, and yeah. In conversation, most people use what are called filler words like these, also referred to as “crutch” words. Excessive use of these words, however, can make whatever point we’re trying to get across sound less important or meaningful, and may even tune your listeners out. While using filler words occasionally isn’t necessarily a big deal, too much use of them will hinder your ability to position yourself as a fluent speaker. What are Filler Words & Why People Use Them Filler words like um, like, and uh litter many of our conversations. Although these little word ..read more

Having a good stage presence is the key to any great performance. From live music to keynote speeches, the most memorable performers command the stage with charisma, energy, and confidence. As someone who has been giving speeches and presentations for multiple decades, I have learned a thing or two about having a good stage presence in my journey. Your success as a presenter relies on your ability to capture and command the attention of your audience. You need to be able to direct and control that attention through your words, confidence, appearance, body language, eye contact, visual cues, a ..read more

Ninety percent of the anxiety people feel before giving a presentation comes from not feeling prepared.   Adding a PowerPoint presentation to your talk and spending the time to create and practice it can increase your confidence and help get your message across to your audience. Well-designed PowerPoint presentations give life to your talk by adding a visual aspect that people can connect with. The printed word, photos, visuals, graphs, icons, and more reinforce what you are saying. Both you and your audience want your PowerPoint presentation to be engaging, to the point, and effect ..read more

How does one form connections, encourage change, impact decisions, and inspire people? Through the power of public speaking and communication. Public speaking skills are useful in every area of life, from personal to professional. From being able to discuss your ideas with your friends, to addressing important information at a company-wide meeting, effective communication proves to be a crucial skill in our lives. Public speaking is a vital skill to have and hone. We utilize these skills when we speak to coworkers, bosses, employees, clients, and maybe even big audiences. Having the ability t ..read more

Whether you’re brand new to public speaking or a seasoned veteran, there’s always room to improve your presentation skills and comfort level in front of a crowd. Solidifying your presenting skills can even help you in your everyday communications, personal and professional. They will help you learn to feel comfortable and confident speaking with anyone. If you are new to public speaking and interested in learning more or are ready to take your presentation skills to the next level, I’m excited to share my top tips on how to sharpen your skills to become the best public speaker. I have persona ..read more

If the idea of getting up in front of a group of people — a big or small audience, online or in-person — makes you sweat, you might suffer from the fear of public speaking. Public speaking is a fantastic skill I believe most people should master, though. Whether you want to make a career out of it or just want to be able to feel comfortable speaking publicly on a personal level. Regardless of the fears you may have right now, it is possible for you to become a successful motivational public speaker. So how do you kick the public speaking anxiety? Learn some public speaking facts and try ..read more