Communicating the Company’s Talking Points
I am often asked, “How do you give a speech using someone else’s talking points?” Here’s an example: You work for a large institution that is
I am often asked, “How do you give a speech using someone else’s talking points?” Here’s an example: You work for a large institution that is
Imagine you have a big presentation next week and you’re unsure what to bring with you on stage. You know your subject matter but are
Public speaking is very similar to negotiation in that most of the work happens before you get to the table (see my favorite book on the subject, 3-D Negotiation).
How to write a powerful closing is one of the most common questions I hear from clients preparing for a speech or presentation. And yet,
Happy New Year! Last month’s newsletter was about how to keep your speaking voice healthy through the holiday season. Following that seasonal trend, here are
December is a great time of year for holiday parties and dinners. That can make it a rough time of year for your voice. Opera
Chapter 3 of The Leadership Challenge, by James Kouzes and Barry Posner, says a leader needs to have a clear sense of his/her own values.
I recently judged a case competition at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, where I’m an adjunct professor. The competition was part of the residency program
How much time do you spend writing a speech? I would guess that your answer is somewhere between a few hours and a few days.
Sometimes giving a speech is the easy part. You write the speech at your own pace, you give the speech in front of an audience,
Last week, US President Barack Obama spoke at the funeral of Rev. Clementa Pinckney in Charleston, South Carolina, after the terrible shooting at the Emanuel
At nearly every single workshop, someone asks me, “how do I get to the point?” or, “how can I be concise while speaking in public?”