Public Speaking Tip #39: Do the Unremarkable with Remarkable Detail
I’m so proud of my alma mater, Iowa State, for the way they've turned their football program around. They’ve defeated two Top 5 teams already, made themselves bowl eligible before…
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I’m so proud of my alma mater, Iowa State, for the way they've turned their football program around. They’ve defeated two Top 5 teams already, made themselves bowl eligible before…
Had a great time presenting a public speaking workshop for the leadership team at Vi Living at Silverstone in Scottsdale this morning. About 30 people attended and we covered everything from…
“They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” – Carl W. Buechner, writer, and theologian Perhaps more important than the words you say…
Should you use PowerPoint or other presentation software in public speaking or business presentations? My rule is this: if slides enhance your speech or business presentation, then, by all means, use…
A student in one of my public speaking classes recently gave a persuasive speech about the declining honey bee population. At the end of her presentation, she distributed a straw…
Credibility is the most important characteristic in all communications, especially public speaking and presentation. Without credibility, nothing else you do matters, not the clothes you wear, the words you use, the…
So you've just given a great presentation and you've moved into the Q&A. Someone asks you a question and you don't know the answer. What should you do? Make up…
By Paul Barton One reason I love public speaking so much is the audience. I draw energy from them and immediately put that energy back into my presentation. I become more…
When public speaking or making a business presentation, always face your audience. If you're writing on a whiteboard or flip chart, don't turn your back to the audience while you are…
Finding common ground with your audience is crucial in public speaking and business presentations, especially when the goal of your talk is to persuade. It is nearly impossible to change…
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