Speech Training: The sound of confidence

Speech Training: The sound of confidence

Apr. 19, 2010 by

Last week, I had the chance to sit through another LP meeting and hear the presentations of various managers from the same firm. I was struck by one simple thought.  A soft-spoken manager gave me cause to suspect his level

Public Speaking: On the use of TelePrompters

Public Speaking: On the use of TelePrompters

Feb. 15, 2010 by

Many people acknowledge that President Obama is a good public speaker.  At the same time, many note a significant difference in the quality of President Obama’s speech between those occasions when he uses a Teleprompter and those when he speaks

How to acquire presentation skill, and any other skill

How to acquire presentation skill, and any other skill

Feb. 10, 2010 by

This article is based on a book preview in Fortune Magazine, Oct 27, 2008.  The book is: Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin. We admire great performers and often attribute their success to a unique talent they have for their