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.…

11 months 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…

11 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…

11 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…

11 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.…

11 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,…

11 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…

11 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…

11 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.…

11 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…

11 months ago

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