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 […]
Talk about speaking on the upswing! When I first heard Jen Psaki speaking as press secretary, I couldn’t believe my ears. Not an occasional sentence or phrase, but every single statement sounds like a question. I know; I know; it is the younger generations who […]
Watch as Nancy describes the best means of controlling nervousness in any form of public speaking.
For all my talk, my articles, and the advice I give about the wonderful, marvelous pause in public speaking, a difficulty for some is that it can become rhythmic, taking on a sing-song effect. The one thing you never want from the pause is for […]
Do you know what imagery means in public speaking? While it is not quite the same as speaking with vocal variety, it does involve using color, facial expression and body language when you communicate with an audience and it is an important basis for dynamic […]