Reading an article about a keynote address I had delivered was my first strong awareness of how important it is to get the quote right. The year was 1998, and I delivered a closing keynote address to wrap up the … Continue reading
Last week I was sorely reminded that despite the fact I’ve been speaking for 30 years – I will never be done with the need to practice. You are Never Done With Continuous Practice I served as the master of ceremony (Toastmaster) … Continue reading
Master Communicator President Ronald Reagan kept note cards of quotes and words of wit and wisdom he later incorporated into his speeches. We recently took a trip to the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley, Southern California. The library is … Continue reading
They say home made gifts are the best gifts to receive. I agree! Especially the ultimate Mother’s Day gift video testimonial of your love. When I was going through my mom’s things after she passed away, I was moved to tears … Continue reading
When it comes to good public speaking topics, I think quotes about public speaking by the CEO of Stew Leonards hits the nail on the head: Never give a speech on something unless it is something you like yourself. In … Continue reading
Quotations are powerful tools for speaking – and living! I believe in the power of quotes. Quotes are an extremely effective tool to enhance one’s talk. So much so that I have a web site devoted to quotes. For fun I looked … Continue reading
I recently witnessed two presentations that reminded me of the importance of clarity when speaking. One of the definitions of clarity on Dictionary.com is: “Clearness or lucidity as to perception or understanding; freedom from indistinctness or ambiguity.” This is what you want to achieve when practicing and delivering your speech. You want … Continue reading
Strong speech organization is a way to put your ideas together in an orderly manner, which helps the audience to understand and follow your thoughts. A few days ago I was purging stuff from closets in my garage and I … Continue reading
I think a eulogy has to be the most difficult speech to write because there is not much time to write one and is often written while in shock or grieving. I recently attended a memorial service for a Toastmaster friend. He was … Continue reading
This post clarifies exactly what the “boast” is when roasting a person. Most posts on this topic have focused on how to ROAST someone. BUT, every roast should be sandwiched with BOASTS. That is praising the person who is being … Continue reading
Quotes About Public Speaking – John Ford – the creator of famous movies with heart You can speak well if your tongue can deliver the message of your heart. -John Ford I vividly recall becoming acutely aware of who John … Continue reading
I recommend collecting a few premade images and tweaking them for the roast. We’ll talk about some examples in this post. In a previous post, I shared some examples and resources for creating your own images for a roast. But … Continue reading
In this post I’ll share with you ideas for creating visuals for your roast. There are so many ways to incorporate visuals I hardly know where to begin. There are TONS of funny images of Arnold. Just Google “Funny images of Arnold Schwarzenegger. … Continue reading
Quotes about Public Speaking – Michael Mescon – master teacher about business success The best way to conquer stage fright is to know what you’re talking about. – Michael H. Mescon I so resonate with this quote. I’ve devoted … Continue reading
Find jokes about the facts of the roastee! Remember the Myth about Roasts – we are taking a kernel of truth and greatly exaggerating them primarily through the use of jokes. Above are truths about me. How about Arnold? Drawing … Continue reading
