As entrepreneurs, we have to sell everything including ourselves. And that means almost every time we open our mouths to speak, we are presenting. We are making an impression. Consider everything from meeting a new person at an event, unveiling a proposal, or even leaving a voice mail. And for many of us, it’s difficult to…
Category Archives: Public Speaking
Public Speaking Tips: How to Make Entrances and Exits and Meaningful Pauses
As entrepreneurs and leaders of our companies, we will be called upon to speak publicly or even actively look for public speaking opportunities. The most powerful public speakers are those who connect authentically with their audience members and inspire them to take action. I am working with executive speakers coach Barbara Seymour Giordano on bumping up my public…
Public Speaking: 3 Tips to Overcome Stagefright and Connect With Your Audience
Effective speaking skills can be especially valuable when you are called upon to make a presentation or speech as an entrepreneur and a leader of your company. I was the Emcee for a scholarship event for law students this past weekend. And I remembered back to when I first started speaking publically and how that…