The purpose of presentation skills

The purpose of presentation skills

Aug. 31, 2011 by

When we watch American Idol, we may talk about the competitors’ singing skills, but what we really care about is whether or not they created a little moment of magic for us. When we go to the symphony or the

Public Speaking: The story about Obama’s lack of storytelling

Public Speaking: The story about Obama’s lack of storytelling

Aug. 18, 2011 by

I am usually allergic to buzzwords.  When storytelling became a popular metaphor for public speaking, influence, and persuasion I began to feel a little grumpy.  But I have been released temporarily from my distemper by an article in the New

Speaking Voice Training: 3 ways your voice and speech can keep you from being heard

Speaking Voice Training: 3 ways your voice and speech can keep you from being heard

Aug. 5, 2011 by

In my travels through corporate America, I meet many people with voice and speech issues that undermine their credibility. Here are 3 common issues that can be corrected with voice and speech training. Not projecting A soft voice, one that