Attention all humans! Okay, okay, robots are welcome too. Just turn your emotion controls to ‘OFF’—or risk being offended. Today we talk about a subject that can save humanity. Or at least defend against a level of boredom that is entirely unnecessary. You’ve no doubt experienced a speaker with some or all of these special traits. Perhaps you’ve been scarred for life. … Read More
Overcome Your EGO And You Can Overcome Your Fears
The thing that holds us back the most in this world, is ourselves—at least what we think is us—the EGO! The reason is fear, and how the ego holds us back is through the struggle against being exposed to fear. The E-G-O is feisty and it claims that it simply doesn’t want you to get hurt.Gee, thanks! Sounds like a good thing doesn’t it? … Read More
The BEST Type of Feedback You Can Give
When you get feedback in general, it’s usually difficult to come to grips with it. Part of it depends on who is giving it, how it is being delivered, and one other thing that is particularly deadly: ambiguity Criticism or feedback can do more harm than good if the person receiving it doesn’t know what specifically to do in order … Read More
Bowling, Stage Time, and Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking
This week I decided to change it up. No article this week…Check out the video below for what this week’s post is all about. You’ll also find out how bowling relates to stage time! Share this post because Stage Time matters! About this guy… Howdy! My name is Matt Kramer and I used to suffer excruciating death when speaking in … Read More
You Have To Do This If You Want To Overcome Your Fear Of Public Speaking
Do you really want to overcome the fear of public speaking? Like for real, for real? Or just kinda sorta wanna? Let me tell you a little secret: your chances of overcoming the fear of public speaking without speaking in front of a real audience is almost zero.Information alone ain’t gonna cut it. Then again, neither will “just do it” suffice. Unless … Read More
Do You Fear Public Speaking? You Should Probably Know About The Confidence Hat…
Confidence: What exactly does that mean? It’s always been an ambiguous word to me, in line with the likes of “success” or “business orientated technical solution mechanisms.” Used so much we’ve developed a blindness to it—a worn out cliché riding on the coattails of its former self. That’s all it ever was to me. And why not? It’s not a physical, tangible … Read More
The Secret To Learning ANY New Skill
The new site is officially LIVE!!! That is, if I don’t screw something up soon… You’ll notice right away that the header is different… Now that’s some serious changeeeee! Stylistically and functionally it may seem about the same, but looks can be deceiving. Expect some new additions soon. I must admit, this has been a technical nightmare having to switch my … Read More
Tactical Talks TOP 5: The Best Public Speaking Articles On The Web – Vol. #10
ROUND 10 OF SCAVENGING BEGINS! Each month I will scour the interwebz looking for the best articles on public speaking.I’ll be looking for topics like these:Overcoming the fear of public speakingPresentation tipsBody language and other technical speaking tipsAnd anything in between…I’m looking for the interesting, the fascinating, the practical, and anything with worthwhile information to help you become a better communicator. … Read More
Tactical Talks TOP 5: The Best Public Speaking Articles On The Web – Vol. #9
ROUND 9 OF SCAVENGING BEGINS! Each month I will scour the interwebz looking for the best articles on public speaking.I’ll be looking for topics like these:Overcoming the fear of public speakingPresentation tipsBody language and other technical speaking tipsAnd anything in between…I’m looking for the interesting, the fascinating, the practical, and anything with worthwhile information to help you become a better speaker. … Read More
Dear Matty Public Speaking Advice + 3 Simple Steps To Prepare For Your Next Speech When You Don’t Have A Lot Of Time
I’m sure you’ve heard of Dear Abby, right? If not, look it up. It’s an advice column for just about all things life. I’ve decided to do my own version called Dear Matty (should be enough to keep the copyright attorneys at bay). Except, to keep it in line with Tactical Talks, the questions and advice will primarily deal with public speaking. It … Read More