Art of Oratory

How to Negotiate with a Speaker

  Professional keynote speakers are an investment. I’m not saying they’re not a good investment—they are—but it’s true … speakers…

2 days ago

Every Sailor Runs Aground Sooner or Later

  Every sailor runs aground sooner or later! How do you know if a speaker really brings the experience they…

1 year ago

The Best Speakers Tell Stories About You!

The best speakers tell stories about YOU! A speaker walked onto the platform wearing a rugged jacket and hiking boots.…

1 year ago

The Speaker’s Real Job

  What is the speaker's real job? We’ve seen it too many times: A dynamic, charismatic speaker gets the audience…

2 years ago

PowerPoint Mistakes: Bullet Points!

How deadly are your bullet points? There are seven elements that every speaker must consider when crafting a presentation: ✅…

2 years ago

Never Play the Victim Card

Keep your poor me stories off the stage. My friend Tony showed me a video of a speaker who told…

2 years ago

An Interview with Voice Artist Humphrey Bower

Find Your Voice … And Someone Else's! Do you enjoy a good audiobook as much as I do? Australian actor…

2 years ago

What is “Dynamic Speaking?”

We often hear about "dynamic speaking," but what does that mean? The dictionary defines "dynamics" as "the forces or properties…

2 years ago

No Response? Leave ’em Satisfied … and Hungry!

We all love dessert! If you dine at Seasons 52, you’ll be presented with a selection of tiny sweets at…

2 years ago

I-We-You. Tips for Speakers and Writers

I-We-You. You’re addressing an audience. When should you switch from the inclusive “we” to the more personal “you?” When is…

5 years ago

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