Art of Oratory

Bold Speaking is Not Arrogant

If you’re the least bit human, you’ve probably battled imposter syndrome at one time or another. Who am I to…

6 months ago

TMA Stands for Too Many Acronyms!

One highly-effective way to confuse your audience is to use too many acronyms, especially acronyms they might not know. Skip…

6 months ago

Murphy Was an Optimist! Prepare for Disaster

My friend Kelly Swanson fell off the stage! She picked herself up, looked at the audience, and said, “I will…

6 months ago

Virtual Speaking: Speak to the Imaginary Room

You’ve probably been advised to look at the camera when you speak on screen, and in general, that’s good advice.…

6 months ago

Monologues for Speakers

Actors are encouraged to have monologues in their back pockets, rehearsed, and ready to go for auditions. Speak the speech,…

6 months ago

Impromptu Speaking

It’s interesting that speaking “off the cuff” is such a terrifying proposition for so many people. If you and I…

6 months ago

How to Win Speaking Contests

Especially if you’re in Toastmasters, you may wish to challenge yourself to compete in a speaking contest. Here are a…

6 months ago

Green Screen Basics

If you’re viewing this content in video format instead of reading it, you’re watching the magic of the green screen.…

6 months ago

Your Accent is Charming!

Where I live here in Miami, everyone’s from somewhere else. I meet so many people who are afraid to speak…

6 months ago

Why Memorize Your Speech? Try The Suspension Bridge Method

I spent 40 hours trying to memorize a five-minute speech once. And then I skipped an important line! Memorizing a…

6 months ago

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