Bringing The Heat From New York To Moscow

On paper, I suppose some presentations seem more important than others.  You could argue that some presentations are easier than others.  Clearly, some are better compensated than others.  Now, guess which presentation counts more than others?  It’s an important...

Helping An Audience Remember

Imagine a scenario for a moment: You’re attending a one or two-day seminar that you’ve been looking forward to.  The agenda looks just like what you’ve been hoping for, and you sit down with pen, pad, and highlighter in hand.  The instructor seems to be reading your...

Not Letting A Sniper Off The Hook

When I work with clients who want to learn how to speak like a professional, one of the first things we work on is dealing with aggressive behavior from members of the audience. It’s an important topic and one that deserves our attention. When I wrote the book, How to...

The Anatomy of Starting a Workshop

Let me set the stage for you: You’ve spent months preparing for a workshop you’re going to be delivering.  It’s just days away from your delivery, and your anxiety is kicking into gear.  Of course, most anxiety is caused by a fear of the unknown. I’m going to knock...
Win The Crowd And Win Your Presentation

Win The Crowd And Win Your Presentation

When giving a presentation, there always seems to be so much to focus on. That focus can be directed into almost countless areas.  For instance: What should I wear? Where should I stand? What if I get nervous? What content would be the easiest for me to deliver? What...