speechwriting

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…

10 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…

10 months ago

Speechwriting: Structure vs. Flow

Just sit down and write! Let the ideas flow! For many of us, they do—and it’s easy to become enamored…

10 months ago

Don’t Let the Truth Ruin a Good Story

If we’re honest and authentic, we often feel compelled to fill in every detail of a story as it actually…

10 months ago

A Pitch is Not a Mini-Website

It’s pitch day and five big construction contractors show up, each of them hoping to convince the university that they…

10 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…

10 months ago

Use a Beautiful Model to Sell Your Message!

We all like to look at attractive models… But I’m not talking about the kind that smiles for the camera.…

10 months ago

The Power Pause!

If you asked me a question—a deep or complex question—and I shot back a quick answer, you might conclude that…

10 months ago

The Callback

The callback is a very effective speechwriting technique that adds a natural exclamation mark to the end of your talk.…

10 months ago

The Call to Action

So many speakers offer wonderful advice … And then they forget to Kick ASK! What is it we’re supposed to…

10 months ago

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