JURY SELECTION 101: THE OPENING
Do you want to seem like an expert at picking juries…even if it’s your first time in court? Below are 3 quick tips to coming across like a seasoned professional. I recently reported for jury duty, despite knowing with my time as a prosecutor, later as a defense attorney and teaching lawyers online nationally about […]
How to Compete at a Moth StorySLAM
Do you listen to The Moth podcast? Have you ever said “I’d like to do that!” Here’s a post about the basics. The Moth just celebrated its 20th anniversary. Founder George Dawes Green, a storyteller from the American South, used to spin tales in the summer to friends, while moths flocking to his porch light. […]
3 Secrets to Making A Great First Impression
You get less than a second to make a first impression. Here are 3 easy to learn secrets that will tip the scales in your favor. Perhaps you’ve heard the expression “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” How quickly do people form an opinion of you? Seconds? Minutes? WORSE. Not […]
7 Steps to Promoting a Bestselling Book
You’ve written a book, it’s published and…now what? Here are some tips to help you make your book a bestselling phenomenon. If you’re a writer, it’s likely you’ve spent countless hours conceptualizing, writing, and editing your book. You’ve also probably spent as much or more time getting it published. Now what? Brooke Warner, publisher at […]
How To Be a More Effective Communicator
With a little practice, you can be a more effective communicator. More so than famous people, athletes and politicians. Here’s how. I’ve been a fan of Marc Maron’s WTF podcast quite awhile and was surprised former President Barack Obama had decided to visit Marc’s garage in LA and give an interview. Then I listened to […]
Adding Drama to Public Speaking
Would you like to make a bigger impact when you give a speech? These tips will bring added interest and excitement to any presentation. Every time we talk, we use different tones of voice, gestures and body language. When it comes to public speaking, it’s no different. After determining what message you want to convey […]
5 Quick Tips to Overcome Fear of Public Speaking
Have you ever wanted to be better at public speaking? It’s possible! Jerry Seinfeld said “According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you’re better off in […]
DEATH BY POWERPOINT
As a speaker, Toastmaster and public speaking/trial skills coach, I get to see lots of presentations. What’s the one thing that makes me want to put my head in my hands? POWERPOINT This product should come with a warning label: IF MISUSED WILL PUT AUDIENCES TO SLEEP OR MAKE THEM WANT TO DO VIOLENCE. Think […]
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