Public Speaking Skills: Inner dialogue during the State of the Union (SOTU)

Public Speaking Skills: Inner dialogue during the State of the Union (SOTU)

Jan. 25, 2007 by

Let the pageant begin. The dignitaries, Secretaries, and adversaries, enter, stage left. The attendant lady and lord, Sergeant-in-waiting and Sergeant-at-arms, say the ceremonial to introduce the President of the United States (POTUS), who looks small and determined. I check out his

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,

Presentation Skills for Scientists

Presentation Skills for Scientists

Nov. 26, 2006 by

I went to a slew of parties over the holidays.  When people asked me what I do,  I found myself saying, “Consultant,” or “Speech consultant,” or if I’m feeling really insecure, “Itinerant rhetorician.”  I am essentially dodging the phrase “presentation skills”