Public Speaking Training:  A Great Book to Own

Public Speaking Training: A Great Book to Own

Dec. 27, 2006 by

The title of this blog is the title of one of the best books on presentation ever written.  It’s by Henry M. Boettinger, and it’s pretty hard to find.  It’s been out of print for quite a while, it’s expensive,

Public Speaking Tips: Fear and Loathing of Presentations

Dec. 27, 2006 by

I know audiences don’t exactly jump for joy when attending presentations, but speakers are often puking in the bathroom minutes before they go on. I am interested in cures, or coping strategies, for intense speaker anxieties.  We need to put

Business Presentations:  Scientists as Speakers

Business Presentations: Scientists as Speakers

Jun. 1, 2006 by

I just spent a few days with several scientists from the pharmaceutical industry.  Their company wanted them to be more persuasive when presenting their research to business decision makers. To prepare for the assignment, I conducted a series of interviews to determine what they thought