Category Archives: Respecting an Audience

I Can’t Believe He Said the D-Word!

By Featured Speaker Nancy Daniels Recently I had the opportunity to hear an international speaker address a large group of women. The women’s ages ranged from their 20′s to their 60′s. While the speaker used the F-word once, the silence … Continue reading

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10 Ways to Grab an Audience’s Attention

Is your audience getting bored? Here are 10 ways you can grab their attention and get them re-enganged. Ask a question Vary your voice … volume, pitch and tempo Slam the lectern … but only if it helps make your … Continue reading

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Top 10 Signs Your Audience Is Bored

Your audience may be bored … or just need an energy/bathroom break if … They are yawning They are fidgeting They are playing with their portable devices They are talking or whispering to their neighbors They are sleeping They are … Continue reading

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Handling Hecklers

Whenever you get up in front of an audience to speak, there’s a chance you’ll either get heckled or someone will attempt to hog the floor by asking too many questions. Here are some tips for maintaining control of the … Continue reading

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Watch your language

When you are up on stage or at the front of the room giving a presentation, you need to be careful with the words you select to communicate your message. And you need to be selective in a variety of … Continue reading

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5 Ways You Can Fail as a Speaker

The funny thing is, no matter how skilled or professional a speaker is or becomes, they can still fail to get their message across. I remember one time hearing a very well known and respected inspirational speaker and leaving the … Continue reading

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3 Things You Can Do to Improve Any Presentation

You’ve got the perfect speech … on paper. You may have even presented it a few times with decent results. But you want more. What can you do to take this presentation to the next level? I’ve been there before. … Continue reading

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