speaker Archives - Speakipedia https://speakipedia.com/tag/speaker/ The Presentation & Storytelling Encyclopedia by Dave Bricker Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:58:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://speakipedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cropped-puzzle-globe-60x60.jpg speaker Archives - Speakipedia https://speakipedia.com/tag/speaker/ 32 32 Rock Your Talk – Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 – 11AM https://speakipedia.com/rock-your-talk/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:43:07 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=617409 Master The Art of the Short Talk Craft Your Winning Pitch Dominate Toastmasters Contests Leap From the Page to the Stage   Dave Bricker, Rosemary Ravinal, and the City of Doral invite you to join an intimate group of creative … More ☛

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]]> How to Negotiate with a Speaker https://speakipedia.com/negotiate-with-a-speaker/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:00:23 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=4778   Professional keynote speakers are an investment. I’m not saying they’re not a good investment—they are—but it’s true … speakers aren’t cheap. How do you negotiate with a speaker? What if you find just the right speaker for your conference … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast #34: Allison Shapira https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-34-allison-shapira/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:35:33 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=616869 Transcript:  Dave Bricker (00:01) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from visionary … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast #33: Lucille Ossai https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-33-lucille-ossai/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 05:13:11 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=616854 Transcript:  Dave Bricker (00:02) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and amazing stories from … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast #32: Lois Creamer https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-32-lois-creamer/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 04:06:24 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=616723 Dave Bricker: Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies and amazing stories from visionary speakers … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast #31: Tamsen Webster https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-31-tamsen-webster/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:56:11 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=616704   Transcript Dave Bricker (00:06) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakepedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast 30: Patricia Fripp https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-30-patricia-fripp/ Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:42:53 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=616632 Transcript Dave Bricker (00:07) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakepedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from visionary … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast #29: Susan Ford Collins https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-29-susan-ford-collins/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:17:39 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=616608 Dave Bricker (00:06) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and amazing stories from visionary … More ☛

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]]> Swim With Whales https://speakipedia.com/whales/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:04:02 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=616493 Do you swim with whales? When we want big clients and big opportunities, we get in the water with them! And that’s what we’ll do in this coolest-ever business retreat. Check an Item Off Your Bucket List Spend six days … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast #28: Rich Hopkins https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-28-rich-hopkins/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:12:11 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=616402 Transcript:  Dave Bricker (00:02) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and amazing stories from … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast #27: Marilyn August https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-27-marilyn-august/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:52:15 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=616391  Transcript  Dave Bricker (00:05) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakepedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast #26: David Murray https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-26-david-murray/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:06:08 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=616304 Transcript Dave Bricker  (00:05) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakepedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker , bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast #25: Rob Shanahan https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-25-rob-shanahan/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:05:09 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=616140 Transcript:  Dave Bricker (00:07) This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by Speakipedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and amazing stories from visionary speakers and thought leaders. From the heart of small town … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast #23: Mitch Mitchem https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-23-mitch-mitchem/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:10:06 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=615887 Transcript  Dave Bricker (00:00) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and amazing … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast #22: Paula Rizzo https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-22-paula-rizzo/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:22:49 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=615880 Transcript Dave Bricker (00:07) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and amazing … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast # 20: Mark Entrekin https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-20-mark-entrekin/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:57:35 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=615845 Dave Bricker (00:07) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and amazing stories from … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast #19: Humphrey Bower https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-19-humphrey-bower/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:07:14 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=615759 Dave Bricker (00:00) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and amazing stories … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast #17: Bill Stainton https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-17-bill-stainton/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:16:45 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=615747 Transcript   [00:00:00] Dave Bricker: Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is “Speakipedia Media,” brought to you by speakipedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and amazing … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast # 15:Simone Vincenzi https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-15-simone-vincenzi/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 01:26:38 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=615523   Transcript Dave Bricker: Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by Speakipedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from visionary … More ☛

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]]> Speech Annotator (Demo) https://speakipedia.com/speech-annotator-free/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:49:02 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=615413 Load a demo and view the generated results. By Dave Bricker Great words fail without great delivery, yet so many speechwriters deliver a manuscript and leave the performance up to the (often-inexperienced) speaker. Paste your speech into the box below … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast #14:Andrea Gold https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-14andrea-gold/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:44:26 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=615044 Transcript:  Dave Bricker (00:07) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business?  This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakepedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast # 13:Rick Lozano https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-13rick-lozano/ Fri, 05 Jul 2024 22:18:02 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=614987 Transcription Dave Bricker (00:07) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speekipedia Media, brought to you by speakipedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from visionary … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast #12:Errol Leandre https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-12errol-leandre/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:03:54 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=613622 Transcript Dave Bricker (00:06) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media, brought to you by Speakipedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from visionary … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast # 11:Will Bowen https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-11will-bowen/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:29:11 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=613569 Transcription Dave Bricker (00:06) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media, brought to you by Speakipedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from visionary … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast #10: Johann Callaghan https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-10-johann-callaghan/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 22:02:25 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=613554 Dave Bricker (00:01) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from visionary … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast # 9:David H. Lawrence the XVII https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-9david-h-lawrence-the-xvii/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:18:52 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=613517 Transcript Dave Bricker (00:01) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakypedia Media brought to you by Speakypedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from … More ☛

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]]> Adynaton https://speakipedia.com/adynaton/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:28 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=8678 Adynaton. Pronounced ad-uh-NAY-ton, is a form of hyperbole that describes something so exaggerated, it’s impossible. It’s like saying, ‘You’ll get this project done when pigs fly,’ which means it’s highly unlikely to happen. Why is this useful in storytelling and … More ☛

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]]> Euphony https://speakipedia.com/euphony/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:26 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=8927 Euphony refers to the quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through a harmonious combination of words. It’s a literary device used to create beautiful, melodious sounds within a phrase or sentence, enhancing the auditory appeal of poetry and … More ☛

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]]> Diatribe https://speakipedia.com/diatribe/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:25 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=8888 A diatribe is a forceful and bitter verbal attack. It’s often a prolonged discourse full of passion and anger, making it a powerful rhetorical device when used strategically. In public speaking, a diatribe can stir emotions or galvanize an audience … More ☛

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]]> Diction https://speakipedia.com/diction/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:23 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=8892 Diction refers to the choice of words and style of expression that a writer or speaker uses. The diction in your speeches or literary works affects the tone and how your message is received by your audience. For instance, formal, … More ☛

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]]> Ethos https://speakipedia.com/ethos/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:23 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=8919 Ethos—a rhetorical device that refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker. Ethos is crucial to persuading an audience, as it helps establish trust and authority. Ethos is credibility. A doctor discussing health matters typically has strong ethos … More ☛

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]]> Colloquialism https://speakipedia.com/colloquialism/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:23 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=8880 Colloquialisms are informal words or phrases that people use in everyday speech but which might not be suitable for formal writing. They’re the casual clothes of language—comfortable and familiar. Colloquialisms add authenticity to dialogue or help establish a relatable tone … More ☛

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]]> Anaphora https://speakipedia.com/anaphora/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:22 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=8686 Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses. It’s a powerful tool used to emphasize a point or stir emotion. In his iconic speech, Martin Luther King Jr. repeats ‘I have a dream’ … More ☛

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]]> Cacophony https://speakipedia.com/cacophony/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:22 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=8860 Cacophony refers to a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds, used to describe a situation where a lot of noise makes it hard to focus. In public speaking and writing, creating a cacophony can be a deliberate technique to convey chaos … More ☛

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]]> Hyperbole https://speakipedia.com/hyperbole/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:21 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=9058 Hyperbole—an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally but used to grab attention, emphasize a point, or convey strong emotions. ‘That speaker went on forever!’ ‘I thought I was going to die of old age before she … More ☛

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]]> Monologue https://speakipedia.com/monologue/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:20 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=9094 A monologue is a long speech given by one person.. In a theatrical context, a monologue allows a character to reveal their innermost thoughts, such as in Hamlet’s ‘To be or not to be…’ soliloquy. In public speaking, a monologue … More ☛

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]]> Logos https://speakipedia.com/logos/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:19 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=9078 Along with ethos and pathos, logos is one of the three classical persuasive techniques. Logos appeals to logic and reason. In public speaking or argumentation, employing logos means providing clear, logical evidence to support your points. This could be through … More ☛

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]]> Orotund https://speakipedia.com/orotund/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:17 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=9119 Orotund refers to a style of speech that is rounded, full, and imposing. It describes a voice or tone that is clear and resonant, ideal for public speaking and theatrical performances. A rotund person is round and plump; an orotund … More ☛

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]]> Non Sequitur https://speakipedia.com/non-sequitur/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:16 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=9111 A non sequitur is a statement that does not logically follow from the previous statement, often resulting in an absurd or disconnected conclusion. Did you know that an octopus can completely regenerate an arm that’s been bitten off by a … More ☛

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]]> Aphorism https://speakipedia.com/aphorism/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:15 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=8702 An Aphorism is a pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, ‘Actions speak louder than words.’ These short, memorable lines pack a punch, encapsulating wisdom in a nutshell. Aphorisms are fantastic tools in public speaking and storytelling because … More ☛

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]]> Aposiopesis https://speakipedia.com/aposiopesis/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:15 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=8706 Aposiopesis is a rhetorical device where the speaker deliberately breaks off and leaves the sentence unfinished, letting the audience complete the thought in their own minds. This can be used to convey overwhelming emotion or to imply something without stating … More ☛

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]]> Peroration https://speakipedia.com/peroration/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:12 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=612345 Peroration refers to the concluding part of a speech, designed to inspire enthusiasm and drive home the speaker’s key points with maximum impact. A famous example is Martin Luther King Jr.’s ending in ‘I Have a Dream,’ where he powerfully … More ☛

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]]> Persona https://speakipedia.com/persona/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:10 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=612352 In literature and public speaking, persona refers to the social face or character that a speaker or writer presents to their audience. It’s not necessarily who they are in private, but rather the role they play publicly, often to convey … More ☛

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]]> Prolepsis https://speakipedia.com/prolepsis/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:08 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=612368 Though it might sound like a stomach problem, prolepsis is a rhetorical device that involves anticipating and answering potential objections before they are raised. This preemptive argument helps to strengthen a speaker’s position by showing foresight and preparedness. In a … More ☛

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]]> Quintilian https://speakipedia.com/quintilian/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:07 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=612375 Quintilian sounds like a huge number, but Quintilian was an ancient Roman educator, known for his influential work on rhetoric and education, ‘Institutio Oratoria.’ His teachings emphasized not only the technical skills of speaking but also the moral integrity of … More ☛

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]]> Paralipsis https://speakipedia.com/paralipsis/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:06 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=612322 Paralipsis, a rhetorical device that involves bringing up a subject by either denying it or pretending to pass over it. This is a clever way to draw attention to something while maintaining a veneer of detachment. A political speaker might … More ☛

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]]> Elocution https://speakipedia.com/elocution/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:03 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=8901 Elocution. And no, elocution is not what happens when you touch a high-voltage cable. Elocution is the art of clear and expressive speaking, particularly focusing on distinct pronunciation and articulation. Elocution is critical for anyone who wants to be an … More ☛

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]]> Tone https://speakipedia.com/tone/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:01 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=612596 Tone in writing and speaking refers to the attitude or approach that the author or speaker takes toward the subject and the audience. Tone can be formal, informal, serious, comic, sarcastic, sad, or cheerful, and it plays a crucial role … More ☛

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]]> Vernacular https://speakipedia.com/vernacular/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:00 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=612612 Vernacular refers to the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular region or country. In literature and speeches, using the vernacular can significantly aid in connecting with a local audience by reflecting their everyday language and … More ☛

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]]> Syllepsis https://speakipedia.com/syllepsis/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:43:59 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=612574 Syllepsis is not what happens after you’ve eaten too much spicy chili. Syllepsis is a figure of speech in which a word, typically a verb or an adjective, is applied to two or more nouns without being repeated, but with … More ☛

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]]> Solecism https://speakipedia.com/solecism/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:43:58 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=612566 A solecism is a grammatical mistake or nonstandard usage in speech or writing, such as a misplaced modifier or incorrect verb tense. Simply put, it’s a mistake. Some are easy to detect. ‘Me and him went to the store.’ Others … More ☛

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]]> Soliloquy https://speakipedia.com/soliloquy/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:43:58 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=612570 A soliloquy is a speech delivered by a character in a play or other literary work, who is alone on stage, revealing their inner thoughts and feelings to the audience. Hmm … isn’t that pretty much a speaker’s job description? … More ☛

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]]> Speakipedia Podcast #8: Maureen Mahoney https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-8-maureen-mahoney/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:00:15 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=8978 Transcript Dave Bricker (00:05) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by Speakipedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from … More ☛

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]]> Influencer Dashboard Terms & Conditions https://speakipedia.com/influencer-dashboard-terms-conditions/ Sun, 02 Jun 2024 17:04:15 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=8777 Let’s keep things simple. Your Name and Contact Information Will never be shared with any third parties for commercial purposes. Mailing List Your registration will subscribe you to the Speakipedia email list. You are free to unsubscribe without losing your … More ☛

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]]> M&Ms, Rock Stars, and Divas https://speakipedia.com/rock-stars-and-divas/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:01:02 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=4770   What of M&Ms, rock stars, and divas? The rock band Van Halen had an infamous clause in their contract saying there could be no brown M&Ms backstage, or the promoter would forfeit the entire show at full price. It … More ☛

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]]> Every Sailor Runs Aground Sooner or Later https://speakipedia.com/every-sailor-runs-aground/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:02:44 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=4774   Every sailor runs aground sooner or later! How do you know if a speaker really brings the experience they claim to? I was sailing along through clear turquoise water over a pure white sand bottom. A jagged line of … More ☛

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]]> Elevator Pitch Witch https://speakipedia.com/elevator-pitch-witch/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:35:42 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=7570 You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us

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]]> Win the Debate: Prepare Your Opening Statement https://speakipedia.com/win-the-debate-prepare-your-opening-statement/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:03:11 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=7542 A debate team researched their position well and amassed a stockpile of arguments that were certain to throw their opponents out of the ring by the time they finished their opening statement. And then they undid themselves:  I won’t even … More ☛

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]]> Should I Pay to Speak at an Event? https://speakipedia.com/should-i-pay-to-speak-at-an-event/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:04:09 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=7519 Should I pay to speak at an event? Would a professional doctor pay for the privilege of treating your illness? Would a professional plumber pay to unclog your toilet? Would a professional soccer player pay to be in the big … More ☛

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]]> The Best Speakers Tell Stories About You! https://speakipedia.com/the-best-speakers-tell-stories-about-you/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:02:41 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=4788 The best speakers tell stories about YOU! A speaker walked onto the platform wearing a rugged jacket and hiking boots. He set an ice axe down on a small table, pulled off his snow goggles, and began to recount his … More ☛

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]]> Using Other People’s Content: Fair Use https://speakipedia.com/fair-use/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:55:04 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=7308 When can you use someone else’s intellectual property? With the property-holder’s permission, you can do what you want. That’s the safest way to use anyone else’s anything. Otherwise, the “gray area” is governed by the doctrine of fair use and … More ☛

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]]> Amplify Your Audience https://speakipedia.com/amplify-your-audience/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:52:17 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=6893 Audience members sometimes respond timidly when you ask them questions. They may be nervous about speaking up in public, especially in front of their peers. Instead of simply repeating what they say, amplify what they say. Speaker: “What are some … More ☛

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]]> Stay Relevant with “I Know What You’re Thinking!” https://speakipedia.com/i-know-what-youre-thinking/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:34:47 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=6885 How do you turn your me story into a you story? As engaging and interesting as the tale of your ocean crossing, summiting of Mount Everest, or successful marathon run may be, it won’t take long before audiences begin to … More ☛

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]]> Cut the Clutter! Simplify Your Slides https://speakipedia.com/cut-the-clutter-simplify-your-slides/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:12:58 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=6849 The speaker advanced to the next slide and began to explain. I suppose this might make some sort of sense if someone breaks it down for you. We can see the progression from purple to green to blue to red … More ☛

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]]> “Speaking” Means More Than Keynoting https://speakipedia.com/speaking-business-models/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:18:21 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=6541 Many people think of “speakers” as people who perform on big stages, but keynote speaking is only part of what professional speaking is about. Choose the best speaking business model for you. Keynote speakers have a “one-and-done” business. No matter … More ☛

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]]> Ethos, Pathos, and Logos https://speakipedia.com/ethos-pathos-logos/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:59:48 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=6480 Ethos, pathos, and logos combine to form a mode of persuasion that has ancient roots. Ethos appeals to the credibility or authority of the speaker. Trust your tough questions to Speakipedia, the world’s largest and most comprehensive resource for presenters … More ☛

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]]> Stage Lighting and House Lighting https://speakipedia.com/stage-lighting-and-house-lighting/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:33:21 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=6430 True story: Joe was hired to keynote at a huge conference—you know—a fancy stage with multiple iMag screens and colorful lights. He planned to make a splash, light up the audience, and please the meeting organizer who was in a … More ☛

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]]> Speaking Vocabulary https://speakipedia.com/speaking-vocabulary/ Sun, 21 Jan 2024 13:06:31 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=6138 Words and Terms related to speaking and speechwriting: Adynaton [ad-uh-NAY-ton]: A form of hyperbole in which the exaggeration is so extreme as to be impossible “You will sooner find a donkey flying than see me agree to that deal.” Allegory … More ☛

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]]> Love Means Never Having to Say You’re Sorry https://speakipedia.com/love-means-never-having-to-say-youre-sorry/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 22:30:04 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=5776 “I’m sorry, but I had only an hour to put this speech together.” “I’m sorry … I need to look at my notes.” “I’m sorry to get started late; the traffic was horrible.” “I’m sorry, but my slide remote isn’t … More ☛

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]]> Is Your Story Big Enough? https://speakipedia.com/is-your-story-big-enough/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 22:23:14 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=5771 Is your story big enough? What a sad question! Too many meaningful stories go untold because we fear they’re not as big as someone else’s. Why should we tell tales about life as a middle manager in a corporate cubicle … More ☛

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]]> The Speaker’s Real Job https://speakipedia.com/speakers-real-job/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:30:18 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=4790   What is the speaker’s real job? We’ve seen it too many times: A dynamic, charismatic speaker gets the audience on their feet, makes them dance, gets them to shout, “Oh Yeah!”—and works the room like a Baptist preacher in … More ☛

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]]> Pump Up Your Presentation with Sound Effects https://speakipedia.com/sound-effects/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:32:49 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=4084 Sound Effects The human voice is an amazingly versatile instrument. It can not only speak, it can sing, and imitate a variety of sounds. Here’s an excerpt from a story I’ve shared many times. As I made that quick turn … More ☛

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]]> PowerPoint Mistakes: Bullet Points! https://speakipedia.com/powerpoint-bullet-points/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:01:02 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=4728 How deadly are your bullet points? There are seven elements that every speaker must consider when crafting a presentation: ✅ Timing ✅ Volume ✅ Pauses ✅ Presence ✅ Facial Expressions ✅ Body Language ✅ And Dynamics Let’s talk about timing … More ☛

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]]> Intromatic (Demo) https://speakipedia.com/intromatic/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 14:15:56 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=177 Load a demo and view the AI-generated results. Speaker Introduction Wizard by Dave Bricker A strong, interesting, and concise introduction sets the stage for your performance. It builds energy and primes your audience to focus on the problem you address, … More ☛

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]]> They Don’t Have a Clue!  https://speakipedia.com/they-dont-have-a-clue/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:00:52 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=4795   They don’t have a clue! In 1991, I sailed a wooden boat 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean.  During my 38 days at sea, I battled seasickness, faced storms and calms, adjusted the sails, and minded the compass. Do … More ☛

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]]> Take the Twerking Out of Networking! https://speakipedia.com/networking/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:01:23 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=4663 Another agonizing networking event! You walk around the room, introduce yourself to the next stranger, ask them what they do, and pray they’ll offer anything remotely relevant to you. Great! Another realtor! Wow! Another financial manager! Nice to meet you … More ☛

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]]> Never Play the Victim Card https://speakipedia.com/poor-me-stories/ https://speakipedia.com/poor-me-stories/#comments Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:00:05 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=4520 Keep your poor me stories off the stage. My friend Tony showed me a video of a speaker who told the story of her escape from alcohol and depression and her long, hard road to personal and professional success. “It’s … More ☛

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]]> https://speakipedia.com/poor-me-stories/feed/ 2 What is “Dynamic Speaking?” https://speakipedia.com/dynamic-speaking/ Tue, 16 May 2023 14:01:54 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=4421 We often hear about “dynamic speaking,” but what does that mean? The dictionary defines “dynamics” as “the forces or properties which stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process.” Essentially, “dynamics” means “change,” and if you want your … More ☛

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]]> Change Your Pricing Story https://speakipedia.com/change-your-pricing-story/ https://speakipedia.com/change-your-pricing-story/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:00:11 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=4006   Should you charge $20 for your new book or $19.97?  Will dropping your price by three cents help you sell more books? What about smart consumers who are educated about sales and marketing? Will they think you’re being manipulative? … More ☛

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]]> https://speakipedia.com/change-your-pricing-story/feed/ 1 Put a Price on Your Passion https://speakipedia.com/put-a-price-on-your-passion/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:00:26 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=3468 How do you put a price on your passion? How can you charge a fair-but-high price for your services?   You’ve got a fantastic prospect on the line. The conversation is engaging. The relationship develops instantly. Your hopefully-soon-to-be client is … More ☛

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]]> Hobbyist or Professional? Be the Best in the World. https://speakipedia.com/hobbyist-or-professional/ Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:00:30 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=1719 Hobbyist or professional? True professionals dedicate their lives to being the best in the world at whatever they do—not some day, but today—every day. Not try, do. I have played guitar almost every day for almost forty years. I play … More ☛

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]]> Storytelling Tips: The Rush of Discovery https://speakipedia.com/storytelling-tips/ https://speakipedia.com/storytelling-tips/#comments Tue, 04 Jan 2022 16:00:10 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=951 Storytelling tips: You’re walking along and you happen to look down. “Hey, that’s not a scrap of paper; that’s a $20 bill!” Isn’t it a rush when something we thought was useless turns out to be meaningful. Stories—whether they’re truth … More ☛

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]]> https://speakipedia.com/storytelling-tips/feed/ 2 My Club Got a One-Star Review https://speakipedia.com/one-star-review/ Tue, 07 Dec 2021 16:00:32 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=1002 How do you handle a one-star review? Capable leaders are adept at untangling the many stories that compete for attention when problems need solving and egos need soothing. I monitor a FaceBook page for a local chapter of a national … More ☛

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]]> Be an Effective Storyteller. Try Story Listening https://speakipedia.com/story-listening/ Tue, 17 Aug 2021 15:00:08 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=1021 Storytelling is a powerful tool, but no one ever talks about story listening. Have you ever been with a friend, family member, client, or colleague and assumed they were thinking and feeling something completely different from what they actually were? … More ☛

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]]> Another Boring Speaker! The Problem and How to Fix It. https://speakipedia.com/boring-speaker/ Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:00:30 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=1393 “This should be a great presentation,” said Jess as we walked into the Chamber of Commerce breakfast and grabbed a table near the platform. The speaker made a gazillion dollars taking startups public. He’s the CEO of…” “Why does everyone … More ☛

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]]> Superhero Stories https://speakipedia.com/superhero-stories/ https://speakipedia.com/superhero-stories/#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:00:54 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=818 When I was young, I collected superhero stories and comic books. I was fascinated by the exploits of the same characters—Ironman, Spiderman, Superman, and others—who inspire movie-watchers today. The comic book was for me, the ultimate storytelling medium, a combination … More ☛

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]]> https://speakipedia.com/superhero-stories/feed/ 4 Selling the Story: Storytelling for Skeptics https://speakipedia.com/selling/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:00:53 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=1385 “Storytelling…? I don’t know.” A troubled look flashed across Sally’s face. “You’ll have a hard time selling me on your topic. Last year’s speaker was a dud. I need to deliver some wow-factor this year or I might not be … More ☛

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]]> I-We-You. Tips for Speakers and Writers https://speakipedia.com/i-we-you/ Tue, 27 Oct 2020 15:00:53 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=3010 I-We-You. You’re addressing an audience. When should you switch from the inclusive “we” to the more personal “you?” When is it acceptable to use “I?” When talking about your own experiences, use “I.” Listeners will follow your story as long … More ☛

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]]> Who Are You to Judge? https://speakipedia.com/who-are-you-to-judge/ https://speakipedia.com/who-are-you-to-judge/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2020 15:00:18 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=2882 Have you ever been disappointed with a judge’s call—in a courtroom, on a ball field, or in a contest? Who are you to judge? In August of 2020, I watched eight finalists compete in the World Championship of Public Speaking, … More ☛

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]]> https://speakipedia.com/who-are-you-to-judge/feed/ 4 If I Can Do It, You Can Do It Stories: Speaking Mistakes https://speakipedia.com/if-i-can-do-it/ https://speakipedia.com/if-i-can-do-it/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:00:47 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=2786 If I can do it, you can do it! Well … maybe. Is your story about your extraordinary personal journey? Talking about yourself for your own sake will be perceived by listeners as narcissism or seeking validation. Stories of dramatic … More ☛

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]]> https://speakipedia.com/if-i-can-do-it/feed/ 2 Speak Standing Up! https://speakipedia.com/speak-standing-up/ Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:00:12 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=2435 I’ve been videoconferencing for years; this will be easy! I thought as I began my first virtual speech. When it was over, I was surprised at my lackluster performance, and by the number of filler words I used—ums, ers, and … More ☛

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]]> Videoconferencing: 11 Tips You Haven’t Seen (But Should) https://speakipedia.com/zoom-videoconferencing-tips/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:00:21 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=2416 You’ve already read at least a dozen articles about ZOOM and videoconferencing that remind you to mute yourself when you’re not talking and look into the camera. Here are eleven important video tips you haven’t read before but should.   … More ☛

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]]> Public Speaking Tip: Body Language and Spoken Language https://speakipedia.com/body-language/ Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:00:19 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=2144 Body language and spoken language: Combine them strategically to enhance audience engagement. In my 2019 Toastmasters Humorous Speech Contest entry, I parodied the “speaker’s journey” from being paralyzed by fear to joining Toastmasters to becoming a confident presenter. (Toastmasters International … More ☛

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]]> Public Speaking Tip: Speechcrafting Goes Beyond Speechwriting https://speakipedia.com/speechcrafting/ Tue, 21 Jan 2020 16:00:07 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=2120 Speechcrafting is a special discipline of which speechwriting is but a single element. The effective speechcrafting professional understands the art of narrative and also the power of stagecraft—timing, pauses, dynamics, gestures. Eloquent words delivered by a lackluster presenter will miss … More ☛

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]]> Storytelling and The Avant Garde https://speakipedia.com/avant-garde/ Mon, 09 Dec 2019 16:00:29 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=2073 An accomplished jazz musician, educator, and friend pointed out that too many virtuosic young players blow a lot of noisy notes with fire and conviction, ignore the structure of the music, and brand themselves as “avant garde.” To his ears, … More ☛

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]]> Public Speaking Tip: Use Your Full Speaking Range https://speakipedia.com/speaking-range/ Mon, 25 Nov 2019 16:00:04 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=2098 Speaking range is as important to a presentation as musical range is to performance. Actors refer to the combination of body and voice as an “instrument.” A piano has an eight-octave range of pitch, and the piano was originally named … More ☛

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]]> Public Speaking Tip: Speaking is a Service Industry https://speakipedia.com/speaking-service/ Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:00:15 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=2087 Speakers are commonly asked, “What’s your topic?” or “What’s your message?” Such questions may sound intuitively reasonable but they lead would-be speakers astray before the first word is written. Questions about “your topic” or “your message” imply that your speech … More ☛

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]]> The “Become a Millionaire Speaker” Story https://speakipedia.com/millionaire-speaker/ Tue, 15 Oct 2019 15:00:35 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=2215 A friend asked if he should take a day off work to attend a free “Become a Millionaire Speaker or Coach!” seminar. No. Don’t quit your day job—even for a day. I’m sure the session offers hours of true and … More ☛

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]]> The Time and Tempo of Storytelling https://speakipedia.com/time-and-tempo/ Tue, 01 Oct 2019 15:00:50 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=1980 Great storytellers are masters of time and tempo. What is this mysterious thing called “time?” Does it flow at the same speed for everyone? If we encounter a life-threatening situation, time is a stream of cold honey. If we’re nervous … More ☛

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