Public Speaking Coaching/Training Online: Challenges & Opportunities (Interview)
I was recently interviewed via email for a student project that addressed some of the challenges & opportunities of coaching/training public speaking online. Below are 8 questions and my responses. My target client is a subject matter expert who wants to speak with greater confidence and clarity. About 80% of my clients fall into this […]
If I Were Elon Musk’s Speech Coach . . .
If I were Elon Musk’s speech coach, I’d offer him some analytics, especially on filler words and repeated words, plus some coaching feedback. In the 2-minute video below, I demonstrate my new speech analytics tool, Yoodli, looking at a short clip of Elon Musk speaking.
“Webinar Replay” Impromptu Speaking Workshop
I recently presented a workshop on Impromptu Speaking and many people asked me for the “Webinar Replay.” But, I hadn’t recorded it because it was actually a Zoom meeting and participants were on camera. However, the next day I recorded myself giving the workshop as a presentation and sent the video to the people who […]
Mini-Workshop: Make a Great First Impression Online
Make a great 1st impression online! Learn how in this Mini-Workshop (29 minutes). -Look Professional Online -Wield Tools of Engagement (online or in-person) -Tame the Technology Monster This presentation was in front of a live, virtual audience for PowerTalk Power Club (some of the audience interaction was edited out). RESOURCE PAGE MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO […]
9 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Presentation Coach
“I don’t know if I want to spend the money to prepare for this presentation,” the prospective client said during a complementary consultation via Zoom. She would be speaking at an online conference in two weeks, to an audience of 300 people, and was nervous because she had little public speaking experience. She was hesitant […]
11/11/20 Free Online Training: VIRTUAL PRESENTATION SUCCESS
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2020Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST Register Register on Eventbrite Build fundamental skills essential to presenting in a virtual environment. Virtual Presentation Success introduces you to the unique virtual presentation environment, familiarizes you with common platform tools (specifically in Zoom), and digs deep on how to design a presentation to […]
Finding My Voice in Toastmasters
In the video below (6:50), I talk about why I joined and continue to stay involved in Toastmasters. Below the video is the transcript. This is me at age three. Big smile. Big teeth. Bad hair. Maybe you’ve had one of those mom haircuts. My mother was just trying to get my bangs straight. Instead, […]
10 Uses for Sticky Notes in Speaking
#1: Storyboard your speech #2: Plan your book or blog content #3: Reminders #4: Clean your keyboard #5: Brief speech notes #6: Practice eye contact #7: Stage movement #8: Mark reference to read in speech #9: Audience activities #10: Have fun! Be creative
10 Ways to Increase Your Speaking Energy
When you speak, do you want to put people to sleep? Do you want people to think you don’t really care about your topic? Do you want people to think you lack energy? Of course not! Below are 10 Tips to Speak with More Energy (video + list): 1. Check your posture (especially if sitting). […]
NEW! Group Program: Virtual Presentation Success
“Thank you for the outstanding job on facilitating the Virtual Speech training. I learned multiple things, some of them I had an idea, others were new. It provided great value for our time”–training participant Live, online group training + individual coaching Download the complete program description Build fundamental skills essential to presenting in a virtual […]