I have a beef. It started subtly - various phone calls. At first I wasn’t even aware it was happening... I would get questions like “I’ve been speaking for a couple of years. What do I need to do to get more speaking gigs?” Or, “I’m going to write my first book. I...
We’ve all been there - watching a speaker on stage and feeling nervously uncomfortable. Maybe their content is great - even brilliant - but we’re so distracted by that little mannerism, habit, or (dare I say) “unique” clothing choice we can’t, for the life of us, pay...
It is possible to deliver a world-class speech - if you know what the pro's do and with a little practice. In this SlideShare deck I'm sharing 9 simple hacks that can transform a boring presentation into brilliant. For example, I'll show you my 35/50/15 formula to...
Is it just me, or have you noticed the day before you leave for a trip is a frantic, run-off-your-feet, freak-out? Everything you’ve procrastinated about (plus 9 more must-do’s) now conspires to overload any free time you thought you had. It’s nasty and it leaves you...
This will sound self-serving, coming from a guy who teaches speakers, but I can’t think of a better way to influence people and save the world than being a speaker. History gave us outstanding examples of speakers who rocked our world, including: Gandhi, Angelou,...
I have a confession to make. I have been slowly making a pivot with my blog—I need to come clean. You see, like many speakers, I wear two hats. I get hired to speak to audiences about leading an effective life. That’s what my Think, Plan, Act speech is all about. And...
This post was updated March, 2023 I have a confession to make. As a speaker, seminar leader, facilitator, coach - heck, even as a writer - I’ve made every mistake possible. We all make mistakes. In fact, if you’ve ever planted two feet in front of an audience, you...