What Does “Persuasive” Speaking Really Mean?
Public speaking is generally categorized as informative, demonstrative, and persuasive, depending on what you read. However, I would argue that all speaking is persuasive to some degree, because even if you’re not pitching something directly, you’re still persuading people that what you...
Quick Tip: Recovering from Mistakes
Below is an excerpt from my upcoming book So What: Better Briefs, Powerful Presentations. If you find this information useful, grab a copy for yourself to tons of information on building a brief from ideation to delivery, constructing slides, and tips for...
Quick Tip: Reducing Verbal Pauses and Excessive Gestures
Verbal pauses like um and uh can be very distracting to audiences – to the point that they cease to listening. Likewise, while gestures can enhance a speech, excessive hand movement can also be so distracting as to make the audience...
What is Fear of Public Speaking, Really?
As Jerry Seinfeld once joked, most people would rather be in the coffin than deliver the eulogy at a funeral. Fear of public speaking is so prevalent that entire studies concern themselves with researching intervention methods. I cover fear of public...