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Two of the Most Influential Words to Use as a Speaker

Average speakers give speeches that get a good response, but exceptional speakers give speeches that move their audiences to take action. Exceptional speakers help change lives long after they have finished speaking. That’s why exceptional speakers get rehired time and time again. How do speakers become exceptional? They learn the tools necessary to prompt their […]

A Backstage Process to Propel Your Onstage Performance

Years ago I was asked to give a speech to a group of educators in Virginia. Right before I took the stage, I decided to change my speech in an attempt to connect quicker and deeper with this particular audience. Play the audio lesson below and hear what I did backstage before I got onstage. […]

You Shine by Making Your Audience Members the Stars (5 Tools)

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 […]

The Mistake I Made for Years As a Speaker

I’ve always prided myself in being a content-rich speaker so imagine my surprise when I had the following conversation after a speech. A couple ladies cornered me and said, “You had a lot of content in your speech.” I said, “Thank you.” They looked at me with concerned expressions and said, “That wasn’t a compliment. […]

Are you Using These 7 Irresistible Hooks in Your Speeches?

If you don’t have hooks strategically sprinkled throughout your speech, chances are your audience will bail mentally if not physically. You have to find ways to keep hooking your audience so THEY don’t want to let go. Below you’ll find 7 irresistible hooks (in no particular order of importance) that get your audience to say, […]

A Great Rule for Making Your Speeches Funnier

Many speakers have heard of the Rule of 3, which is a tool you can use to make your speeches funnier. However, what many speakers leave out is the visual piece that should go along with the verbal piece. If you want to get more laughs then it’s important to not just say it but […]