Speakers who watch  the clock and always finish comfortably before their time runs out, are well respected and make a big contribution to...

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

A Boston high school English teacher became famous for a graduation speech. He told his students they were not special. Now he has a book...

J.K. Rowling is not only a great writer, she’s also an extremely good speaker. Her Harvard Commencement speech on the fringe benefits of...

First time speakers are often squaring up to taking the mike at a special occasion.  Maybe it’s your mate’s  21st or wedding,  someone...

No I’m not complaining about people who embarrass us with details of their dental dramas, or their sex life, I’m talking about how to...

Look after your voice! All public speakers need to know how to maintain their most important asset. If you’re a professional talker, you...

Race Calling  began here in Australia in 1922 at Port Adelaide.  Arnold Trelor was the first man to call the action. Melbourne followed...

As with most oral presentations, you need to start with some good clear thinking.  Developing an elevator pitch forces you to clarify...

It’s a familiar scene: you’re supposed to be in charge of the discussion but you find yourself at the mercy of a long-winded speaker; or...

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

It took ten years for the  Bringing Them Home Report  to  become the subject of an official apology. It’s a national reminder of  how...

This famous statistical graphic shows the losses of Napoleon's army as it attempted to invade Russia in 1812. The thick band shows the...