An outpouring of appreciation followed the death of the Alabama actor and singer. This writer knows why. If you can win over a bunch of cynical junior high kids, you can win any audience.
No one has ever complained about a speaker finishing ahead of schedule. Here’s how to keep your presentation tight, punchy and effective.
Filler words can ruin an interview. Here’s why this tiny word is a nonstarter when answering media questions.
Sure, a socko-boffo opening for your talk grabs your audience’s attention, but if your final words fail to motivate them to take the desired action, all that sizzle turns to fizzle. Try these tactics.
It takes guts to get up there, but it’s worth the risk. Follow these tips to calm your nerves, control your body language, and connect with your audience.
Enough of cowering against the wall and checking your email during conferences or industry cocktail parties. Dive in and meet people who can boost your career.
Want to win more business? Smile, give firm handshakes, mind your posture, and take time to connect with everyone in the room.
These five tips can help you think before you speak and avoid that ‘gulp!’ moment when a journalist catches you with an aggressive question.
Nothing can make your audience yawn quite like a boring presentation packed with lengthy PowerPoint slides. Use one of these examples to break the mold with your next speech.
When you sit down with a journalist—on camera, at the microphone or for print coverage—it’s easy to lapse into rote responses. Here’s how to get a running start and let your answers soar.
Though you’re sharing the stage and speaking time with several other presenters, talking on a panel can be tough. Here’s how you can come through with flying colors.
The secretary of state’s quick quip diverted reporters’ attention and helped him untangle himself from additional political sparring. Tell us about similar PR successes, and you could win a prize.
It can be nervewracking to deliver an interesting and relaxed conversation while staring into a camera lens, but these insights can help you project your brand and amplify your message.
Asking the right questions to keep the flow going involves careful preparation and taking the audience’s pulse at the outset. Above all, listen carefully before posing the next query.
Today’s talks—at every level, and to audiences large and small—almost invariably require a multimedia approach. Acing these fundamentals will keep you at ease and land your message.
