When speaking virtually (eg on Zoom), speakers are doing something bad. They have a tendency to end sooner than they ought to. Watch this video for an explanation of what I mean. It also explains why that sends such a bad message to your audience.
According to a LinkedIn poll I did, almost everybody is connecting to their Zoom meetings using a computer and web cam. More often, it is the built-in camera. If you wear glasses when you give a speech, does your audience see your eyes, or do they see the reflection of your screen? In this video you will learn why those …
If you ask for advice on how to be funnier–how to work some humor into your speeches–one piece of advice you will likely get is “use the rule of 3”. Do you know what that means? Does the person ADVISING you even know what that means? In this video, you will get an explanation, and a few examples, of the …
There is something you may be doing that has you trapped. It is holding you back. It is keeping you from what you are capable of achieving. Watch the video, below, to find out what might be holding you captive. Then read below the video to see how this speech came to be. The story behind this video… Some time …
It has been a project more than SEVEN MONTHS in the making, but the prologue is now done. That means my Speechcraft Fundamentals series is now done! You can pull up a chair, grab a drink, and get the building blocks of speechcraft delivered directly to you! Please LIKE this playlist and SHARE it with your friends.
After 10 units of my Speechcraft Fundamentals Series, we finally come to the end. Well… in a sense it’s the end. It’s the epilogue, so it’s the last one in the series. However, the PROLOGUE is still coming. And while that usually comes first in the series, it will be released last. Even though it should technically be watched first, …
Do you give much thought to your title? Do you even consider it to be PART of your speech. Well you should, and it is. Watch this video to learn why your title is so important and how to come up with a good one. Missed any of the previous units of the Speechcraft Fundamentals Series? Not a problem at …
Those little words like “speaking of” and “on that note” can go a long way to making your speech a lot smoother in the minds of your crowd. Watch the following video to learn more about transitions.
You’ve heard about a strong beginning to your speech, but a strong ending is even more important. Watch the video below to learn what ingredients go into a strong ending. What’s that? You haven’t seen the first 8 units? Not a problem at all… Unit 1 – Topic vs Message can be found here. Unit 2 – Structure Your Speech …
You said a lot of stuff in your presentation. Now you want to sum it up for your audience before you send them home. You can simply do it, or you can REALLY do it up! Watch the video to find out how. What’s that? You haven’t seen the previous 7 Units? Not a problem… Unit 1 – Topic vs …