If you haven’t failed as a speaker, you haven’t spoken enough. It’s inevitable that some engagements won’t go the way you want. However, the experience you gain from those failures can make you succeed much more often. But here’s something you know as well. You can learn from other peoples’ failures as long as they’re […]
Continue readingHave you ever seen a speaker who seemed to be doing all the right things but still didn’t connect with the audience? Have you ever been that speaker? It’s like something is missing that you just can’t put your finger on. Well, I believe that’s where the following intangibles of public speaking come into play: […]
Continue readingReflect on these statements. The more you internalize them, the better speaker you will become. I welcome your comments on how they apply to you. Put the process, not the person, on a pedestal If you are always dynamic, you are no longer dynamic People won’t remember what you say as much as they’ll remember […]
Continue readingWisdom comes from reflection, which makes you dive within. Therefore, you’re not supposed to simply read the statements below. Instead, reflect on them. I suggest contacting 1 or 2 other speakers to discuss all 10 statements and commenting on the statements on this blog. These are statements I use often when coaching speakers and the […]
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