Art of Oratory

Dialogue or Die a Log!

Dialogue… So many speakers miss this fantastic opportunity to engage the audience. When it’s time for dialogue, they narrate it.…

1 year ago

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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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.…

1 year ago

Monologues for Speakers

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

1 year ago

Impromptu Speaking

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

1 year 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…

1 year 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.…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

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