George Torok Reminded Me Why Specificity Builds Credibility
My friend, Canadian speech coach George Torok, recently wrote an excellent article about the language speakers use that unintentionally damages their credibility. His central message is simple: audiences become sceptical when our words sound bigger than our evidence....
Under the Magnifying Glass: How Good Presentations Become Great
If you are attending the National Speakers Association’s Influence convention, I have a question. How good could your presentation become if someone showed you exactly what to improve? Join me for my breakout session: Under the Magnifying Glass: How Good Presentations...
Lest We Forget: Remember The Unsung Heroes
In my presentations, I teach that we must speak to be remembered and repeated. Recently, I experienced something I will always remember and keep repeating. One Sunday, while walking around Pershore Abbey, I spent time studying an extraordinary memorial. As I stood...
