Millions of people suffer from the effects of stage fright everyday. Whether it's in the workplace, a wedding or any event that has people speaking in front of groups chances are a great deal of those speakers are internally crippled with fear. There are groups like Toastmasters that train you to be a better public speaker but they take months and cost a lot.

One simple tip that has helped many people and is fast, free and easy to try is a quick change in your mental...

If you want to answer this question honestly, then you must first put politics aside and take a good hard look at their delivery skills when these two figures stand on a podium and ‘talk’ to the masses. Both are decidedly different in their abilities. From a presentation point of view, which one is better?

1. There is no doubt that President Obama has a better voice. It is smooth, warm and inviting; whereas, Sarah Palin’s voice can be irritating, especially when...

Introduction

Public speaking is a common cause of stress for everyone. Learning exactly how to become a master public speaker can be an important skill in communicating knowledge and expressing ideas to single individuals or groups of people. It could represent a boon for anyone who seeks and finds it and makes it his or her companion.

The road to becoming a master public speaker is fraught with an abundance of how-to guidessuggestions to control feelings,...

Ever notice how a person can speak very well and they own the audience.  It turns out people like to hear other people speak.  Get in the habit of speaking your mind.  It shows a skill of leadership when you speak and people always what to hear what you have to say.  It’s a great thing to think big in life, so why not speak like a big thinker.  Get a boost of self-esteem when you speak your mind.

Letting people know that what you have to say is...

It is not about whether colleges have the money. Believe me, they have lots of it -- they are recession-proof --. But rather, it is all about how to get booked to speak at colleges.

As professional speaker, you should understand that the college market is totally different from other markets. Marketing to them should be done differently. Keep in mind, you are dealing with educators. They want the speakers they perceive as the best person for the job.

One big mistake a...

That being said, in the corporate market, the competition is tough and the job can seem daunting. The audiences are not just your average folks; some are successful businessmen, influential individuals, and high ranking CEOs. Many speakers hover on this very lucrative market earning big money per presentation or product.

As a speaker, if you want to be successful in this niche, you have to be great at what you do and you must have superior marketing and promotional techniques. It...

If that is the case, it is time to stop thinking like a speaker and start thinking like a master marketer. Marketing is the key to get booked and get paid. All the expertise in the world will get you nowhere if you cannot promote your self properly.

Here are 3 steps to help you get paid in your public speaking career. These are sure fire methods to boost your financial earnings.

1. Find a marketable topic for willing buyers

Speech topics are the bread and butter of...

Self-promotion will become worthless if a speaker has failed to perform as expected. Your speaking career may be at risk and you will get a reputation as a speaker who cannot follow up on your presentations. The market will remember your bombed speech and you will definitely have bad reviews. Eventually, your niche may boycott you, leaving you in the dust.

If you are an aspiring speaker and you do not want this to happen, you should practice and train yourself to become great at...

It never ceases to amaze me the number of people who are so concerned with their visual image, watching their weight, working out, donning the most recent style of clothing, and yet are totally in the dark when it comes to the sound of their speaking voice.  If you are plagued with a voice that is nasal, whiny, high-pitched and thin, you are not doing justice to your visual image.

People recognize you by the sound of your voice.  Unfortunately, how youthinkyou sound and...

Most public speaking books will tell you to be a polished speaker you have to tie all your information together so it flows smoothly. You must lead your audience and alert them that slightly different, but related information is coming. This is called transition or segue (pronounced seg-way).

LET ME STATE RIGHT NOW THAT I FULLY BELIEVE SMOOTH TRANSITIONS ARE A NECESSITY IF YOU WANT TO HAVE YOUR AUDIENCE MEMBERS SO BORED THEY FALL RIGHT OUT OF THEIR SEATS AND SMASH THEIR HEADS ON...