Stage Blocking For Speakers
Deciding exactly where to go and not go on stage is known as ‘blocking’ in theatre and film. It’s part of the role of the director to ensure that each…
You Get What You Ask For
Imagine – you’ve trained for many months to run a marathon. You’re at the start line. You spot a spectator on the sidelines with a holstered revolver. “Is that thing loaded?” You…
Harness Your Presentation Anxiety
This article explains the root causes of speech anxiety and provides tips on what you can do to turn it to your advantage. There are several good reasons why aspirant…
Public Speaking: Breaking the Rules
To be fair, if there are rules as far as presenting is concerned, they’ve developed more as a best practice code, rather than as stringent laws. Rules probably vary considerably in their…
Did You Just Refuse the Microphone?
You’re about to speak to a group and you’re offered a microphone. Strangely, many people politely decline such a thoughtful offer - a reflex response, without giving the question much…
To Move or Not to Move
One of the key differentiators between speakers is the way they utilise space. That’s one of the reasons I like to see the venue in advance if possible, because the…
Public Speaking? I’d Rather Die
The single biggest barrier to public speaking of any kind, be it keynotes to business presentations is in our minds. From ancient times it’s been quite natural to sit around…
Eliminate the Competition
When you speak, you need to ensure that the attention of the audience is focused on you. One way to do that is to be an engaging and entertaining speaker…
9 Ways to Create Irresistible Enthusiasm
Let’s face it – it’s a lot more difficult to persuade an audience about anything if you don’t personally “believe” – no matter what your topic is. Why then do so…
Idiotic Podium-Speak You Should Avoid
Exceptional Speakers go far beyond delivering interesting content. They also strive to construct their sentences using words that are easy to understand. Of course, the best way to get your…