Often we are so consumed by our speech or presentation, our delivery, or our nervousness, that we fail to recognize the value of composure in approaching the lectern or the head of the boardroom table. You are judged not only when you begin to speak but also during your walk to the front of the room or onto the stage of the auditorium or the hall.

If your shoulders are slouched, your head hanging low and your eyes staring at your feet, how confident do you look? If you are...

Part of the main task of a manager is to pass information to his/her staff, employers, business partners, shareholders or the public. Information is power and for an organization it makes the difference between failure and success. One cannot succeed as a manager if he/she cannot effectively and convincingly speak to individuals or a group people. It is therefore important to know few essential public speaking tips for managers.
Sometimes, managers may find themselves forced to...

Maybe you are thinking that you do not have something to share or you do not have any ability to speak publicly. The truth is that everyone and anyone can be a public speaker. Why? Because no matter what you have learned or experienced, chances are, you have something to share. And the art public speaking, just anything else, can be honed through dedicated practice and commitment.

Some of the successful speakers I have known were just average Joes and Janes. They did not have any...

Do you find yourself looking for conversation topics in the company of friends, colleagues or strangers? Conversation is an art and unfortunately, not all of us are equally gifted. But like any other skill, even conversational skills can be picked up over time. So if you find yourself searching for conversation topics, this handy list might be of help:

1. Talk about current eventsCurrent events are easily among the most popular conversation topics. Just a simple question such as...

The success of your event can be better defined by organising it systematically. Planning the event in advance with an effective speaker can make a huge difference in its effect on the target audience.

For a corporate event, such as a product launch, seminar, workshop or promotional campaign, it is most apt to select a speaker that is specialised in conferences. Conference speakers may prove to be better motivational speakers in the corporate environment. Inviting celebrity...

Have you been nervous for so long about speaking in public because you feel that you'll get embarrassed if you deliver a speech in a huge crowd? Do you want to conquer your fear in public speaking because you want to make yourself more confident regarding speech delivery for good? Being able to conquer your fear in public speaking is very important because it will be one of the many ways that can help you reach your goals. Don't worry anymore because you can still see improvements on...

Ask anybody what their greatest fear is, and speaking in public is never far from the top of their list, whether that is at a 500 delegate conference or in a board room pitch.  Ask anybody who has mastered public speaking and they will tell you that they get nervous. But they will also tell you that nerves must be mastered because the way that we inwardly feel is outwardly expressed and interpreted into the meaning of our message. Feel uncertain or apprehensive and we register...

Oops! I broke my own rules and did not follow a checklist on my last public speaking engagement. It was two minutes until start time and I realized there was no flipchart in the room. Oh oh!. Better think fast. I was not using an overhead projector either, so I could not simply write on a blank transparency. Now one and 1/2 minutes left . . . . I thought, "Never let 'em see you sweat." So, I went into the hall way to sweat. I saw a flipchart in use by the Air Force folks who...

As a professional telemarketing speaker, customer service speaker, and negotiation speaker, those that aspire to this profession or that just want to be paid for their platform pyrotechnics, ask me for advice.

Recently, just such a hopeful, residing in a town with a famous prison, said to me she wants to position herself to speak for money. I gave her the standard suggestion for novices.

Start "free," and evolve into "fee." This is to say, offer your...

Often a short poem will illustrate your point better than hours and hours of talk. Poems can be inspiring and motivating as well as funny, and they also add variety to your presentation. You must flawlessly memorize any poetry you use. Any stumbles will ruin the effect of the verse. If the verse is long, you may want to consider reading it, but total memorization will have more impact. Poetry, whether funny or not, should be used sparingly in any business presentation.

Always look...