Sample Interviews

  Connecting with audiences with Lt. Governor of State of North Carolina, Walter Dalton Making your message clear and personal with Past President of the National Speakers Association, Patricia Fripp How top leaders deal with presentations with Director of...

Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton

Importance of Communication Skills to your career? Where did you get your training?   How important is the pitch?   How do you connect with the audience?   Careful using humor in presentations What should you not do? What is the impact of presentations...

What is the purpose of a Master of Ceremonies?

A good MC connects the recent events and audiences concerns to the theme and the theme to the speakers topic. Warms up the audience Inspires the speaker All so that the content is relevant, memorable and makes an impact. How? By: Taking care of the logistics...

What Makes A Speaker Great?

What makes a speaker great? It is easy to say why you don’t like a speaker but its usually a lot harder to pinpoint why you like a speaker. One reason is that much of what makes a speaker great happens off the stage. The Top 12 things that makes speakers great....

Getting the Right Screen Size

Screen Size Approximation Chart I am surprised that people still misjudge the size of the screen needed.  It is easy to test out and make minor adjustments but that might not be enough. This is a guide from Microsoft that might help you. Use it when someone asks you...

Basic Public Speaking Tips

Dealing With Content Repeat what you want your audience to remember. Talk at their level, in their language and terms. Avoid using jargon unnessessarily. Volunteer opposing points, then offer explanations to disarm them. Dealing With Equipment Prepare for the...