Adding signposts to your speech: Lessons from the SOTU
One of the best ways to keep your audience’s attention is to structure your speech with “signposts” or transitions which tell your audience where they
One of the best ways to keep your audience’s attention is to structure your speech with “signposts” or transitions which tell your audience where they
While walking along 14th Street, NW in downtown DC over the holidays, I came across this quote posted outside a storefront: “If you want something in
One of the questions people frequently ask me is how to network authentically and effectively. From young professionals to seasoned executives, many people feel uncomfortable
Earlier this month, I had my worst technical glitch to date on stage. I wasn’t giving a speech: actually, I was performing at the Takoma
From the August 2014 GPS Speaking Tips newsletter, free monthly tips on public speaking and presentation skills. Click here to sign up. Earlier this year,
From the June 2014 GPS Speaking Tips newsletter, free monthly tips on public speaking and presentation skills. Click here to sign up. This month’s newsletter
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One of the most frequently-asked questions I receive is about body language. Specifically, “What do I do with my hands while I’m speaking?” There are
I love teaching public speaking to people in sales. They have boundless energy and confidence; they can hear “no” a dozen times and still have
Imagine what it would sound like if unseen commentators critiqued your speech in real time: “Here she is, approaching the podium…she’s speaking a little fast,
In December 2013, I had an incredible opportunity to teach public speaking in Uganda to 50 women leaders from 25 countries as part of the
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQWej-hMiZI&feature=share&list=PLQkLctV6z_xQs6KRiBa1kVN3zWbbs_LA3] Have you ever heard someone’s voice trail up at the end of a sentence, as if they were asking a question instead of making