At the end, light a fire

Sep. 11, 2013 by

Begin well, end well, and keep the middle nice and short. That’s the secret of good speaking. But ending is the hardest for me. I have collected a number of openings that I use on a regular basis, but constructing

Story, Story, Story!

Sep. 4, 2013 by

We never get tired of stories.  We read them, watch them, listen to them and tell them every day of our lives.  We even tell them to ourselves. I think science has established that we are not the only creatures

How to control negative questioners

Aug. 28, 2013 by

It’s not often that a business audience will go negative on you, but it happens. Here’s how to stay in control of your listeners and yourself: 1.  Prepare key messages for your talk so you can find your way back to