Motivational Speaker Says Happiness Is A Full Fridge!

When I was growing up, our refrigerator was never full. By the time the shopping was done, we three kids had already pilfered the bags and stripped them of any instantly edible goodies, like cookies. So, frighteningly little food made its way to the cupboard or even to the freezer. Imagine how magnificent it was when I slept over at my friend’s house, after a Little League game. Tony lived in a mansion. If you think I’m kidding, consider that his next door neighbor was the comedian Jack Benny, and next to his house was Lucille Ball’s (“I Love Lucy”). So his fridge was, let’s just say, different than mine, recalls Dr. Gary S. Goodman, top keynote speaker, best-selling author of 12 books and over 700 articles, and Fortune 1000 consultant.

Public Speaking Dilemma: What To Do When You Don't Have Enough Time

Do you have the perfect speech prepared, but you discover that your session has been shortened? Are you in the middle of a presentation when you realize that you are running out of time? Always be prepared for time adjustments by following these simple pointers.

10 Steps to a More Dynamic Voice!

You can do a Voice Makeover! But first you must Become Aware of Yourself and Your Voice. Just begin to listen to yourself and notice what might need work. Notice others' voices, too. What is it that makes one voice attractive and another so grating? As a voice improvement coach for over twenty years, Karen has worked with hundreds of clients who have learned that the most important step in attaining a more dynamic voice involves doing what you do every moment of your life: Breathing!

Motivational Speakers - Creating a Vehicle for Dreams

Motivation is the fuel that feeds our dreams and drives us to succeed, and the right motivational speaker can change your next training event from an arbitrary collection of dos and don’ts to a pit stop that will breathe new life into your business.

Let Your Inner Fire Out

The day is come. The hour is here. The moment is at hand. You’re introduced. (Deep breath.) The applause dies down. You're on. (Another deep breath.) This is the opportunity you’ve yearned for, hungered for, prepared for.

Model Relentless Diligence

Jan Vermeer, reaching deep within for a capacity never before considered possible, laboring long and finally succeeding in painting light. . .

Mine Your Life Experience

What do you suppose your audience wants most when you stand before them?

How to Present Your Research Paper Ideas

In this article you will learn the proven way to fascinate your professor and classmates while presenting your research paper topic. You will also find useful tips on how to build your speech and use your strong points.

Tips For Easy Speech Writing

Everyone has to give a speech at some point in their lives and most people don't want to. Speeches can be nerve-wracking, potentially embarrassing experiences - and, as public speaking sends little shivers of terror careening down our spines, we often try to avoid giving them. But we don't have to! I'm going to share a few trade-secrets with you. Soon you'll be giving that killer speech and you'll have that professional edge you need.

Public Speakers! There's More to Being a Speaker than Just Talking: 6 Rules of the Table

Unless you've been fortunate enough (?) to have been raised in a 1950's sort of family, you may be completely unaware of some of the things I'm about to address. Certainly, today's ads on television would leave you, not only clueless, but mis-clued.

Charismatic Communication - Words and Emotions

A speech without emotion is like a car without an engine. People may well like its outlines, but it isn't going to take them anywhere

How to Develop Demonstration Speech Topics

The two rules of thumb for developing demonstration speech topics are: talk about something you know about and like and satisfy the needs of your audience.

Public Speakers and Would-Be Public Speakers: Three Heads ARE Better Than One

A solution to working alone and the resultant lack of knowledgeable and considerate feedback is to form a Mastermind Group-four to eight people interested in exchanging experiences and information in order to increase their speaking skills.

I'd Rather Die Than Give A Speech

It has many names; glossophobia, communication apprehension, stage fright, having butterflies in the stomach. It has several symptoms; a rapid heartbeat, sweaty palms, a dryness in the mouth and unsteady hands. Most people are familiar with one recent poll or another showing that Americans rank fear of public speaking ahead of fear of death.