Confidence can be gained from public speaking. A whole lot of it. It’s built by persistently putting yourself in the spotlight, or put another way, throwing yourself to the starving wolves as often as possible. There’s no doubt that you’ll gain confidence with public speaking as your tool. But, these new found guts, are they only good for public speaking? … Read More
How Many Lifetimes Has Your Soul Been Through?
Are you an old soul? Have you ever thought about it? There are many documented reports of children saying that they are somebody else, albeit reincarnated in a new body. They got names, places, you name it. It’s a crazy thing to think about. But, it’s really cool at the same time. This post isn’t about any of that though. … Read More
Your OWN Story: Authenticity Reigns Supreme
Have you ever listened to someone give a speech or tell a story that just didn’t feel authentic? It ain’t pretty. Why would a presenter choose to tell made up stories or deliver information that they just aren’t qualified to give? An example would be if I re-told a story that I heard from someone else but substituted myself as … Read More
Reading Your Audience
Have you ever seen an audience member with a stone-cold face? Expressionless and even borderline indignant? This is quite common. And while the title of this post is Reading Your Audience, another title that would work is Don’t Read Too Much Into Your Audience’s Expressions. Seeing faces like that instantly makes you think that they are not enjoying your speech or … Read More
Tactical Talks – The Beginning!
First off, let me start out by telling you who this website is NOT for: It’s not for people who are perfect. It’s not for those who are oblivious to their internal thoughts and fears about public speaking or any other challenges that stretch their comfort zones. It’s not for those mythical souls who don’t fear public speaking…or claim … Read More