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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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.…

2 years 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…

2 years ago

The Callback

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

2 years 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…

2 years ago

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