by Dortha | Sep 19, 2016 | Advanced presentation skills, Blog, Fear of public speaking
Mark Twain once said, “There are two kinds of speakers: those that are nervous and those that are liars.” No matter how seasoned or under-seasoned you are as a speaker, when it comes to making presentations, Mr. Twain assures us nerves are just part our...
by Dortha | Dec 29, 2014 | Advanced presentation skills, Blog, Fear of public speaking, How to improve presentation skills, Keynote Speaker, Public speaking, Speech Coaching
On your mark, get set… If you are like me, and are working the room where you will be speaking up until the last minute, be sure to take a private moment before you go onstage. It is a critical step to take the time to center yourself and prepare for your...
by Dortha | Dec 9, 2014 | Advanced presentation skills, How to improve presentation skills, Keynote Speaker, Public speaking
Great speakers are the ones that are also great storytellers. All great storytellers are also great artists when it comes to their craft. Storytellers, like artists, are painting pictures with words instead of paint for their audiences. The storyteller starts with a...
by Dortha | Oct 17, 2014 | Advanced presentation skills, Blog, Public speaking
At a national convention, I attended recently, I had the opportunity to observe closely two well-known speakers and their behavior over the weekend. The first speaker: From the time she arrived to the time she left her behavior was courteous and gracious to everyone....
by Dortha | Sep 4, 2014 | Advanced presentation skills, Blog, How to improve presentation skills, Public speaking
Want to enhance your public speaking? Using props can be very effective when done right, resulting in an enhanced presentation. The word “prop” is a shortened version from the term “theatrical property”, which refers to objects used by actors in a play, or in this...
