Afraid of public speaking? 7 strategies to help you get over it | Martha Payne
Martha Payne, 17 Jun 2020
Do you have speech problems or the fear of speaking in public? If so, you’re not alone.
Make them laugh: How to generate humor from more angles of your talk
Charlie Nadler, 10 Oct 2019
There are many helpful rules of thumb like these when it comes to humor that you have probably already heard, and while these are a good foundation, what do you do if you want your whole presentation to be undeniably hilarious?
3 Steps to empathizing effectively with your audience, event organizers and your network
Greg Voegtle, 18 Jun 2018
Brit Hume, a conservative political commentator and television journalist, said that former President Bill Clinton “is the most talented politician [he’s] ever covered and the most charming man [he’s] ever met.” He added, “No one in my view can frame an argument more effectively than he can."
21 insightful questions to ask when moderating your next panel discussion (plus some great tips on creating your own)
Esther Snippe , 3 Oct 2017
As a panel moderator, asking insightful and interesting questions is one of your biggest responsibilities.
Don’t make up your mind about the topic.
Rather, come in with the perspective that you are intensely interested in the topic and want to gain insights by questioning the panelists.
Getting blank looks when speaking? Here is what you should do.
Laurie Schloff, 5 Sep 2017
I get freaked out when an audience stares blankly at me.
Audiences can look creepy - it’s not all in your head
Don’t take the glacier gazes personally, though, since members of the audience are... just being an “audience”.
They are operating under the principles of audience psychology, obeying certain unspoken rules about how to act and how not to act.
Video: Winston Churchill and finding your niche
Esther Snippe , 28 Mar 2017
Winston Churchill is one of Europe’s most prolifically inspiring public speakers. But surprisingly, although his career as a politician and speaker was long, his three most famous speeches all occurred within a year. When he found his niche, he was able to inspire and change a nation of people.
101 Quotes to inspire speakers
Esther Snippe , 23 Dec 2016
Inspiration sometimes runs dry, and for presenters feeling uninspired can lead to a poor performance.
Where do you go when you need a bit of extra lift? Sometimes the well thought out words of history’s very best orators can be just the ticket.