While I cannot take credit for the title of this article, those words have haunted me since I discovered them some time ago in which the writer was discussing animating your PowerPoint presentations, certainly good advice. I was fascinated by those words because movement in […]
When I consider the thousands of people with whom I’ve worked over the years, it is fascinating to see how many of them lose their ‘color’ when they stand at the lectern to deliver a speech or presentation. In normal conversation, these people are animated, […]
One of the most annoying traits in speaking is the use of verbal tics. We have all heard them at one time or another. If you are aware that your speech is plagued with these filler words, it would be a good idea to work […]
One of the requirements for dynamic speaking, whether it is at the lectern or just in normal conversation, is to be expressive when you talk. This is known as color and refers to your vocal variety, facial expression, and body language. All three elements work […]
Speech which is rife with verbal tics like um, ah, uh, and er is annoying in whatever language you speak. If you are guilty of this annoying habit, it is likely that your audience will lose focus on what you are saying – they may […]
What constitutes perfection in public speaking? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. You can type a paper perfectly. You can have a perfect score on a test. You can sew or cut a perfectly straight line. But who is to say that a presentation or a speech is […]
Watch as Nancy describes the best means of controlling nervousness in any form of public speaking.