It seems like a lot of old public speaking books seem to believe in the strategy of telling the audience a joke at the beginning of a speech in order to break the ice. That isn't a bad idea, but it won't work if you JUST tell a joke. Rather, make sure that your joke (or story, or example) fits in with

As I conduct my Time Management Seminars all over, my audiences consistently tell me they want more out of life. Almost everyone I speak with has a yearning for improving several aspects of their lives. They have dreams and goals about their future as yet unrealized. Many come to the end in life

Living on purpose. It's a growing, evolving process. It takes focus, clarity and regular reflection. Here's one story about a client's evolution and effort to stay on purpose. Paul is doing some incredible things. His business bottom line is up and stronger than ever. There are new opportunities

One of the worst fears that public speakers have is that they will forget their speech. I'm sure none of us would want to feel the embarrassment of standing in front of an audience not knowing what to say next. If you do happen to experience a "memory blank" in your speech, there are some things

All is won or lost in just a few seconds. This can be a terrifying thought. Lasting impressions are made during the first few moments after you meet a person. Thus, your first meeting may be your only opportunity to generate a favorable outcome. This is the point where a failure to prepare sets