Public speaking

Mastering the art of spontaneous speaking is important for leaders. They must do more than just deliver a good prepared keynote-they need to nail the...

Fight back against their tendency to zone out or multitask.

Nerves can keep you focused.

Speaking bureaus aren’t the place to start.

Research shows we (wrongly) assume the rest of the group feels the same way.

Can you explain your idea in one sentence?

Four pre-talk rituals to try.

Ten high-value alternative asks.

A few years back, we worked with the CEO of a company on a speech assignment that promised to be both fun and challenging. The CEO had built the company...

Give the same talk multiple times.

Abstract language tends to be associated with leadership, meaning that how women are socialized to communicate can make them less likely to be seen as...

People respond to stories that convey vulnerability, humor, and humility.

The most frequently asked question of presentation coaches is “What do I do with my hands?” In past writings, I have cautioned against choreography; I’ve seen far too many presenters attempt to illustrate their narrative with specific gestures and wind up tying themselves into pretzel knots. Instead, use your hands and arms as you do […]

Three strategies every presenter should keep in their back pocket.

It’s going to be painful.

Learn it upside-down and backwards.

You can’t rehearse it, but you can be prepared.

Focus on what they need to hear — not on what you want to say.

Improve your stage presence.

Five tips to set yourself apart.