Empowering Words: The Speech After the Speech

The Speech

On Monday I had a speaking engagement. I had been at a seminar all weekend and I completely forgot about it. Normally my Mondays are dedicated to working on my book. So there I was, in my pajamas at my computer leisurely responding to emails, when all of a sudden I noticed [...]

How Far Does Your Speech Reach?

To become the leader you need to become, you need a far reaching message. It will no longer do for you to talk to small groups anymore. You have to look for larger groups to speak in front of, and when you do, how far does your speech reach in that room? Are you [...]

How to Make Your Speech a Bestseller

Remember the last time you read a book that you just couldn’t put down? No matter who called, no matter what you had to do that day, you just couldn’t put it down. While I was on a train going from Boston to Philadelphia I almost missed my stop because I was so into [...]

What to Do When Things Go Wrong During Your Speech

Murphy’s Law states—whatever can go wrong, does. This is true even when you speak. The good news is, knowing what might go wrong ahead of time will help you to know how to handle it.

If Murphy does shows up on the scene, never let your audience see you sweat! Never [...]

Speak Up and Step Out of Your Comfort Zone!

You already have your signature speech down, but sometimes you need to go beyond that. As a public speaker, it’s time to get moving and stretch yourself. It’s time to speak up, stand out and step out of your comfort zone.

Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

Recently, I received the opportunity to [...]

The day I met motivational speaker, Les Brown

The number one benefit of public speaking is that it positions you as an expert. And we all like to buy from experts. [...]

Create a Benefit Driven Speech Title in Minutes

Have you ever decided to attend an event based solely on the title of the speaker’s talk? Of course, we all have. That’s why the title of your talk is crucial to your success as a speaker. This tiny sentence is the most important part of marketing your presentation. Take time to [...]