Speaking Business

Beware of Overnight Success ProgramsBeware of Overnight Success Programs

Beware of Overnight Success Programs

Become a seven-figure speaker in seven weeks! Buy this $20,000 speaking course and earn the money back on your first…

1 year ago
What Problem Do You Solve?What Problem Do You Solve?

What Problem Do You Solve?

So many speakers are subject matter experts …  and of course, we have to be. But if you tell people…

1 year ago
Use Your Emcee to Set Up Your SpeechUse Your Emcee to Set Up Your Speech

Use Your Emcee to Set Up Your Speech

Agendas are boring. “Today we’re going to talk about A, B, and C” is not an engaging way to begin…

1 year ago
There Are No “Levels”There Are No “Levels”

There Are No “Levels”

Are you stuck? How will you ever get to the next level? The concept of levels is a direct assault…

1 year ago
The Imaginary Law of PerfectionThe Imaginary Law of Perfection

The Imaginary Law of Perfection

You imagine that you have to get through your speech without forgetting a word. You imagine that you’ll bomb if…

1 year ago
ConsultingConsulting

Consulting

Preparing for a presentation? Ask about support with contest speeches, TEDx talks, and the big pitch. Rock your talk with…

1 year ago
Sex, Politics, and Religion on StageSex, Politics, and Religion on Stage

Sex, Politics, and Religion on Stage

Unless you’re specifically hired to talk about sex, politics, or religion, don’t. As the leader up on the stage, do…

1 year ago
Running Overtime is a Rookie MistakeRunning Overtime is a Rookie Mistake

Running Overtime is a Rookie Mistake

No big deal if you run over, right? That’s just more value the audience will get for the same fee.…

1 year ago
Respect Other People’s Intellectual PropertyRespect Other People’s Intellectual Property

Respect Other People’s Intellectual Property

It’s so easy to grab a photo off the Internet It’s so easy to use your favorite song as background…

1 year ago
Join Toastmasters, Even if You’re a ProJoin Toastmasters, Even if You’re a Pro

Join Toastmasters, Even if You’re a Pro

Toastmasters is a global organization dedicated to the art of public speaking. With over 270,000 members in 148 countries, chances…

1 year ago