Important Note: This lesson is about the introduction you provide for the person who introduces you. Here is a Traditional Introduction for a Speaker Do yourself a favor and read the following paragraph out loud as if you are using it to introduce the next speaker for an event. Really get into it. “Our Next […]
Continue readingClosing your speech with impact can open doors of opportunities because what you say last determines how your audience members feel once they leave your speech. You can give a wonderful speech but, if the ending is weak, your audience will walk away feeling like the speech wasn’t very strong. So here are 4 […]
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One of the ways you can get brought back (re-hired) time and time again is through customization. Your audience wants to know that you know who you’re speaking to and that it’s not canned but fresh. Click the video below to see a lesson on one easy way to customize your program through what I […]
Continue readingI have put out a few newsletter lessons on Energy Shifts but I figured now was time to SHOW it rather than just teach it. Take a look at the following video lesson and please forgive the very temporary mismatched audio and video. Energy shifts breathe new life into vital parts of your speech. YOUR TURN […]
Continue readingOne of the most important success factors in public speaking is your ability to customize your speech to make each audience feel like, “This has only happened here” and “This message is truly for us.” In other words, they don’t want a “canned” speech. They want it to be fresh. You can accomplish this in […]
Continue reading“You should use more visuals in your speeches.” What came to mind when you read that first sentence? Many speakers immediately think it means to use more PowerPoint or Keynote Slides. While those may be valuable (when used well), you can also use other visuals to connect with your audience, uncover humor, and even evoke emotions. […]
Continue readingHave you ever been advised to ask questions in your speeches? It’s sound advice, because questions can benefit you and your audience in many ways. However, I’ve seen many speakers destroy their speeches because of how they asked their questions. Are You Really Interested? I’ve seen speakers ask questions only to have their audience […]
Continue readingIn our new Teleseminar entitled Storytelling: From Lackluster to Blockbuster (available on August 18th), Michael Hauge and I discussed 4 types of characters that can save your stories and make them MUCH more interesting. In the following excerpt, you’ll hear about two of these characters and get a quick idea of the ways they can […]
Continue readingA couple of weeks ago I recorded a storytelling Teleseminar with Michael Hauge, a highly-successful Hollywood Script Consultant and Story Expert. I expected to learn a few good tips but ended up being blown away by his content. My stories (and your stories when you heed his advice) will never be the same again. They’ll […]
Continue readingFive years ago I sent out 25 phrases to guide you to greatness in speaking. Today, you get 40. I strongly suggest that you keep these phrases where you can see them, because internalizing them can dramatically and automatically drive you to greatness in speaking. If you’re very serious about speaking, discuss the list with other speakers. […]
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