O.K. I’ll admit that I’m a born-again public speaker. What do I mean by that? Well, when I first took speech in High School, I was so painfully shy (and, I actually still am) that stepping in front of the room full of classmates who I just knew wanted to ridicule me felt like walking into a dragon’s lair and shouting, “Fresh virgin meat! Get it while it’s still moving!”
But apparently, I have the gift of gab, despite my introvert leanings, and was recruited onto the speech team, where I …

If you speak professionally or as a way to generate leads for your business, a blog can help you get the gigs you want. Here are a few tips on what to blog about to support your public speaking efforts.
Video Posts
Do you record your presentation on video? Share the best moments on your blog. This is an excellent way to showcase what you have to offer in action.
You can also share video clips of people singing your praises … especially if you include a little story or case study about …

Speaking in front on an audience … people who fit your target market … is a good way to generate leads and grow your business. Here are some tips for making these presentations run smoothly.
1. Use simple, easy to understand visuals.
Visuals often help make a concept clearer than mere words can. This is especially true of difficult to understand and/or visualize scientific or technical information.
2. Use clear and natural body language.
Often, if you can “show what you mean” via body language — hand gestures, body stance — it can make …

Selling from the front of the room and getting people to run to the back of the room to buy your stuff takes practice. The best closers are the most sought-after speakers because of the amount of revenue they generate. Whether you have an inexpensive product to sell or a high-priced item, it takes a carefully orchestrated presentation and offer script to motivate people to buy. It is imperative that you practice your offer and perfect it over time.

Body Language Tells the Truth
Ever listen to someone speaking and realize that something about that person just did not ring true? Something about the way he carried himself conflicted with his words. Maybe, it was his inability to look you in the eye. Perhaps, his hands distracted you. Or maybe it was the facial expressions that just did not quite match what he was saying? No, now you realize it was his stance; focused, truthful people just don’t carry themselves that way. As you will see, the body tells its …