Speaker's Briefing

For small group impact ... throw away that microphone
In an age of sophisticated electronics it’s easy to forget that the most powerful, versatile sound system of them all is your own voice. Equipment can boost your volume ... but it can’t boost the quality of your delivery. Only you can do that. And when you speak to a small group in a speaker-friendly setting, microphones can actually detract from your presentation.

13 ways to improve your speaking gestures
In effective public speaking, words are only part of the picture. Personal appearance, setting, format and — above all — gestures are the supports that back up your words, add to their meaning and give them proper emphasis. The right gesture at the right moment will focus audience attention, ease a transition and even seal the rhetorical deal. In Speaking Your Way to the Top, presentation expert Marjorie Brody lists 13 simple, effective steps to more effective speaking gestures.

4 fundamentals for reaching foreign audiences
As global commerce expands and diversity in the workplace increases, more and more of us are called on to address listeners for whom English is not a first language. It can be challenging, but there are ways to overcome the language barrier and make yourself — and your message — understood.