IMPROMPTU EXERCISES
One of the things I love is impromptu exercises because they help you to think on your feet. These are speeches that are given without warning or advanced planning. Usually a speaker will present a question or a saying and then choose someone from the audience to answer the question or explain the saying.
There is […]
THE SIMPLE PUBLIC SPEAKING TIP SHEET
So you have to give a speech, and you are not sure what to do or where to start. Don’t worry help is on the way! Here is a simple public speaking tip sheet you can use:
Choose a topic of interest
When you have to give a presentation you need to grab your audience’s attention. You […]
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION EXERECISES
Many times people are afraid to give a speech or to talk before a group because they lack the know-how to plan and deliver a speech. Or they feel that they don’t have anything to say that an audience would be interested in hearing.
Well, I want to challenge you to try the following exercises; though […]
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Did you know that being an effective communicator can help you to be an effective public speaker?
Well it can! Many of the skills that you need to be a great public speaker are used when you communicate effectively. Here are a few of them:
Speaking clearly so that the listener can hear and understand you
Listening to […]
PUBLIC SPEAKING AND COMMUNICATION
Did you know that when you first started to talk you actually gave your first speech?
Well, you did! You had your debut performance before a captive audience. Everyone was engaged and excited about your topic. They wanted to hear what you had to say. And when you were finish and took your bow they exploded […]
LEADERSHIP–DO YOU HAVE THE MAKINGS OF A GOOD LEADER?
Many people believe that leadership is bossing people around. They feel that in order to lead you have to constantly tell people what they can or can’t do. This is not leadership! A true leader inspires, encourages, serves, leads by example, promotes growth, leads with integrity, takes risks, makes wise decisions, is a good follower, […]