Long, boring introductions suck. Your audience wants to hear why you’re the expert - not your entire resumé. Here are the 3 best tips for introducing yourself-or someone else. Kick off your speech and get your audience engaged!

A compelling signature talk is a must-have. It’s a powerful tool to elevate your brand, attract clients, land investors, and establish yourself as the trusted authority in your field. No matter what your goals are, your ability to deliver a memorable message can set you apart.

The first step in keeping your meetings on track and on time is to identify and get clear on your purpose. This will allow you to stay on time, and keep the meeting focused.

When I work with my clients, I often ask them, “Who’s a speaker you admire?” At least 90% of them say, “Barack Obama.” In this short list, I’m taking a look at the speech that put President Barack Obama on the map and showing you the elements that make it a great speech.

If you need to improve your public speaking skills, you may want to join Toastmasters, or you may want to hire an executive coach. Which is better - a speaking coach or Toastmasters? Both have their benefits. Here are some facts and observations about each; you get to decide.

Among some of the best places to practice public speaking, one of my favorites is Pecha Kucha. This in-person presentation show features presentations of 20 slides shown for 20 seconds each. The slides auto-advance, so the speaker has to keep up - and get their message across in 6 minutes and 40 seconds.