by Anne B. Freedman | Sep 11, 2019 | Presentation Tips
Skilled speakers have developed what appear as intuitive responses to the drifting attention span that can happen when you are face-to-face with a small group or a big audience. While some of these turnaround efforts may truly be intuitive, most are learned behaviors,...
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by Anne B. Freedman | Sep 11, 2019 | Presentation Tips
In speaking as in life, you never have a “second chance to make a first impression.” That’s why knowing how to open your remarks with style and energy really matters. This week’s openings infographic is excerpted from our new eCourse Speak...
by Anne B. Freedman | Jul 8, 2019 | Presentation Tips
What We Can Learn from Abraham Lincoln’s Public Speaking History – Part 1 I asked a number of people recently how long they thought the Gettysburg Address actually was. Most said 10-15 minutes or they didn’t know. Amazingly to me, the Gettysburg address lasted just...
by Anne B. Freedman | Dec 7, 2017 | Presentation Tips
The iconic American writer, Mark Twain, once observed, “No sinner is saved after the first 20 minutes of a sermon.” If your goal is to capture and keep your audience’s attention today, Twain’s advice remains on point but it’s outdated. What is realistic? What can...
by Anne B. Freedman | Dec 1, 2017 | Networking Skills, Presentation Tips
Years ago, my roommate Deana was a hospitality major who got to take the most popular course on campus at the time: Beverage 101. She was required to sample different beers in one class, wines in another, and spirits in the others as part of the training about the...
by Anne B. Freedman | Sep 14, 2016 | Leadership Skills, Presentation Tips, Speaking
Getting people to attend an event, join your group, or contribute to your favorite cause is actually a form of public speaking that looks “natural” and deceptively easy. The reality is that many of the people who are effective in persuading others to come to an...
