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What Makes a Great Master of Ceremonies?
As soon as the sound failed in the opening video, I knew the conference would be rock and roll. Fortunately, I had insisted on an earpiece. I told the hastily assigned director to put the video volume up and he subsequently told me in my earpiece when the last-minute...
SEE, STOP, SAY: How to deliver a speech that captivates
Most of the people I coach do not write their speeches. They rely on a speechwriter who either fails to capture their voice or delivers a text that has been written to be read, not spoken. This makes it incredibly difficult to deliver in a natural and convincing way....
When Do You Cancel A Panel Discussion?
The head of an organization that last year ran more than 100 panel discussions asked me that question recently. By the way, if you think 100 is a lot, the organization had topped 150 panel discussions in 2020/21! We all understand the quest for visibility, but...
Speechwriting – How to Capture your Speaker’s Voice
One of the most common refrains I hear when coaching senior leaders in public speaking is they have to rewrite most of the speeches drafted for them. Much of the time the person struggles to deliver the speech because it has not been written for them. In the words of...
Know Your Audience – the Key to Successful Speeches and Presentations
What is the first thing you think about when asked to give a presentation or speech? That is a question I often ask in my presenting and speechwriting workshops. The answers are often very candid but very wrong. They range from the slides I can recycle from previous...