by Dortha | Feb 26, 2015 | Blog
Stress is a major cause of energy loss. Between 50 and 70 million Americans have a difficult time sleeping well, and stress is a large part of the problem. While some would say speaking in public is a cause of stress for them, you know that speaking is one of the best...
by Dortha | Feb 19, 2015 | Blog, Public speaking
The human body is made primarily of water. Maintaining that water balance is critically important especially since the body loses water every day through breathing, sweating and urination. The water content in the foods you eat and the beverages you drink combine to...
by Dortha | Feb 3, 2015 | Blog
As a speaker you are the center of everyone’s attention. From the moment you arrive at the event you are on public display. You only have a few seconds to make a positive first impression, both by how you look and by how you conduct yourself. Despite all the talk...
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...
