Performing Your Speech

No one wants to deal with difficult audience members. After all, public speaking is challenging enough for most individuals without adding rude listeners to the mix. That being noted, ...

Giving a speech requires more than just formulaically standing up saying some prepared words, and then sitting down. You must create a bond with your listeners; otherwise, you risk losing their ...

No matter how much you plan, no matter how well-written your presentation, no matter how much you’ve rehearsed, mistakes during presentations will always occur. This is simply a part of being a ...

You were prepared to speak for an hour on your topic. Not a problem. But then your host frantically took you aside right before your talk and let you know she made a mistake… you were supposed to ...

Want to give a speech that sizzles not fizzles? Infuse your next talk with some of the following truly terrific time-honoured performance techniques! 1. Pause for Dramatic Effects Drama can ...

Which is better? A podium microphone or a lapel mic? This is a difficult question to answer based on the variables; however it’s something to take into consideration the next time you plan on ...

Cough. Sniffle. Sneeze.

You're sick… but you have to give a presentation to a group of people. It's not feasible to change the date, and many individuals are counting on you to be ...

Staying focused on your message can be tough, but it’s not impossible. Here are some common problems that public speakers face when trying to concentrate… followed by how to make sure they don’t ...

Did you know that while you're saying one thing during a speech, your body could be telling your audience something entirely different?

Consider the case of a presenter who is presenting ...

Like it or not we live in a society that assesses people based on the way that they look. Consequently, if you are preparing to give a speech, it’s essential to focus on your personal appearance. ...

Using props to add visual interest to a speech is a common acceptable technique used by both novice and seasoned public speakers. That being said, props should never become the centrepiece of a ...

Many public speakers are surprised to realise just how much they have in common with thespians. Basically it is only the types of scripts that make them different! Consequently, there is a ...

Unless you’re asked to give an impromptu speech you’ll most likely have a decent amount of time to throw together a few “must haves” for your public speaking adventure. But before you assume that ...