I’m happy to report I’ve had great success in helping my clients speak confidently. Becoming a confident speaker is not an event - it’s a process, and it takes practice. You won’t become a rockstar speaker in an hour, but there are some things you can do to help boost your confidence at presentation time.

A compelling signature talk is a must-have. It’s a powerful tool to elevate your brand, attract clients, land investors, and establish yourself as the trusted authority in your field. No matter what your goals are, your ability to deliver a memorable message can set you apart.

When I work with my clients, I often ask them, “Who’s a speaker you admire?” At least 90% of them say, “Barack Obama.” In this short list, I’m taking a look at the speech that put President Barack Obama on the map and showing you the elements that make it a great speech.

If you need to improve your public speaking skills, you may want to join Toastmasters, or you may want to hire an executive coach. Which is better - a speaking coach or Toastmasters? Both have their benefits. Here are some facts and observations about each; you get to decide.

It’s that time of year again, when Randy Ford and I sit down and share the best and worst of speaking from the year. We share our own wins and sins, along with those of other speakers. The DNC took place in Chicago, so, of course, we had to pick on the public speakers in our hometown.

I was thrilled to join The Savvy Session for a second guest spot on a special episode. I joined franchisor expert Kristine Givens along with hosts Kirsten Ramos and Paula Kircher in a special episode where we shared our biggest business mistakes (#fails) and the lessons learned - and what we did differently.