A eulogy is one of the hardest public speaking commitments there is. But delivering a eulogy is a privilege, an honour and an...

If your script were a cake, the last step is to bake it. You’ve done a lot of work on the  preparation, now you need to make sure it...

Your  Appearance has a great impact on the audience and on your effectiveness as a communicator. Dressing well for the occasion is part...

Speakers need to be authentic. Poorly chosen gestures are a sure way to undermine that. As the researchers say: ‘While a hand gesture can...

First let’s dispel the idea that the existence of  a script means  most of the work is done.  It isn’t.  If you have to  read aloud in...

Mics come in several types. The first clips to your lapel or collar. It has a battery pack, which you wear at your waistband, A lapel...

Getting on and off is part of the performance. Sometimes you need to arrive early and look at the venue to figure out how you’ll do this....

There's a reason performers have rehearsals and tech checks just before the show. Unfamiliarity with the setup is a recipe for things...

Presence and charisma are  gold if you’re in the leadership business. Perhaps because of these superb skills, these people get noticed,...

Look closely. I have lipstick on my teeth. And nobody told me! Your appearance builds rapport. It also impresses people, and expresses...