Great public speakers are made, not born. However, you can become a great public speaker overnight. It takes more than just reading off cue cards to be good. To improve your public speaking ability, you first need to understand the fundamental characteristics of a...
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How to Write a Book: 5 Most Important Steps
One of the main things that separates humanity from the animals is our ability to formulate, speak, and write down concepts and thoughts through language. The power of books is immeasurable, providing a way for your words to live on long after you are gone, and a way...
How To Improve Your Public Speaking Skills
Public speaking is a vital skill in communications, helping people to build connections, influencing decisions, and motivating change in others. It is the foundation within all industries when discussing and presenting both ideas and information. Public speaking...
The Ultimate Guide To Starting Your Online Coaching Business
Last Update Recent studies have found that the internet marketplace has grown a staggering seven times faster than traditional GDP over the last four years, and has created over 7 million jobs in that same time frame. This represents an incredible and...
When Your Live Presentation Goes Virtual, Here are 3 Ways to Adjust Your Approach
When your Live Presentation Goes Virtual, Here are 3 Ways to Adjust your ApproachProfessional speaking engagements are prone to the same unpredictability as any other event in your life. A conference or seminar may encounter threatening weather or a venue become...
3 Ways to Leverage Your Audience and Build Excitement During a Virtual Presentation
If you are a professional speaker (or hope to be one), you likely thrive by feeding off the excitement of the audience reaction and interaction. Connecting with guests from the podium or the stage is one of the best ways to engage the entire room. How do you keep that...
10 Blunders You’re Making During Your Virtual Presentations
10 Blunders You're Making During Your Virtual PresentationsWhether you use Zoom, WebEx, or the other teleconference platforms available, the same blunders come up over and over. You can avoid making the same missteps if you recognize these 10 blunders before your next...
3 Things You Should ‘Get’ Before Your Next Virtual Presentation
Virtual presentations can be more challenging than a traditional presentation in front of a live audience. If you are thinking of embarking on more virtual speaking opportunities, take a few minutes to assess the steps you need to take before getting front of your...
The Three P’s to Building a Thoughtful and Impactful Professional Legacy
Building a thoughtful and impactful legacy is within your reach. It is never too early to start laying the foundation to leave your mark, professionally or in your community. The story of your life, the career you’ve cultivated, decisions you’ve made, and goals you’ve...
Do’s and Don’ts on Humor in Your Next Speaking Engagement
Laughter is the best medicine. It relieves tension, boosts your immune system, reduces stress, and opens your mind up to new possibilities. Getting a good hearty laugh during your next presentation could be just what the doctor ordered! But before you start inserting...