Speechwriting

The best way to get your audience on the same page is to give a definition. Your goal is to talk the same language. Definitions minimise confusion and misunderstandings. You can quote the dictionary. If you are going to talk about vision, which is a word that has different meanings for different people, then you...

Finally look professional using Powerpoint, Slides and Keynote: Do you want to look professional using PowerPoint when you are giving your next presentation? Here are the tips every public speaker must know! Place your computer screen in front of you, maybe next to the projector. This will enable you to look at the next point...

There are many speeches, pitches and presentations that people make every day at work. When it comes to building a logical case for court or to present to the board or a client they become stuck. There are certain do's and don'ts when you need to state a logical case. Follow these guidelines and be...

To give a presentation in front of a live audience that people are going to remember, you will need to know these eight secrets. Here is how to be a great speaker. TIGHT THEME Hit your audience with a headline This is a clear, concise theme that should run through your talk. It...

After coaching thousands of people and companies, it’s evident to me that people struggle to put their presentations together because they do not know what to include. Over the last 10 years, I have found that there is not enough attention given to the content and the arguments of what presenters need to say, to...

Ask yourself what is my core message? Another way of asking this question is what is the main thing I want my audience to leave with after my presentation? Let's look at 4 goals for your next speech, pitch or presentation. Most speakers deliver a great speech, without achieving a certain goal. They...

One of the biggest reasons why people listen to speakers, is to find a solution to their problem or frustration. A good question you constantly need to ask yourself while you are designing your speech, pitch or presentation is, how will this content solve my audience’s problems and frustrations? In a previous blog post...

Every craftsmen knows, you’ll never get the job done unless you have the right tools. Let’s assume you have all the other necessary ingredients: knowledge of your topic, passion, commitment to your audience, a strong message, and solid preparation in terms of organizing your material. What else do I need for my public speaking success?...