This post has a strange title because, I’m sure your objective is not to destroy your speech. However, if you understand some of the ways we do destroy our speeches, you can avoid making these mistakes and, instead, become a much more impactful speaker. Here are 20 ways speakers destroy their speeches. Some of the […]
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When you connect with one audience member, it usually does wonders in helping you connect with the entire group. I believe this is because, by pointing out individuals in the group, the group begins to realize that you actually see them as individuals and not as one large group. That’s the basis for a deep […]
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Can you become more Likable as a speaker? I believe so. Why don’t they like me? When I first started speaking in 1998, I don’t believe I was very Likable. Why? It’s because my goal was to finish the speech rather than to create an experience for my audience. In fact, I could have given […]
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What you’re about to see are 35 phrases (33 of which are mine) that have guided me and can guide you to greatness in speaking. I suggest that you hang up these phrases where you can see them, because internalizing these speaking truths will dramatically and automatically drive you to make a deeper connection than […]
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You might have the greatest content in the world, but, if you do not connect with your audience, it all goes to waste. That’s like being on the phone and having something very important to tell your friend but the call keeps dropping. No matter what you had to say it will not get through. […]
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Below you will have access to the audio of an entire 44-minute keynote speech I gave recently in Redondo Beach, California on the topic of Presenting with Impact and Persuading with Ease. Why is this important? Well, when I was new in the speaking industry, one of the most important processes I underwent was simply […]
Continue readingWhen you build yourself up, you let your audience down. Let’s face it; there are some speakers who use the platform to stroke their ego. When we talk about how great we are and speak only of our successes, our audience members think of us in 1 of 2 ways: “Wow, he sure […]
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. […]
Continue readingMaking the Unknown Known Would you like a surefire way to clarify your message, shorten it, and make it stick? One of the best ways to do this is to relate the unknown to the known. In textbook language this is referred to as activating prior knowledge. Analogies help tremendously in this area. Webster’s New […]
Continue readingCan you become more likeable as a speaker? Can you become more likeable as a speaker? I believe so. When I first started speaking in 1998, I don’t believe I was very likeable. Why? It’s because my goal was to finish the speech rather than to create an experience for my audience. In fact, I […]
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