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My Experience as a TEDx Speaker

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On January 28th, 2017, I stepped on a TEDx stage and delivered “an idea worth spreading” What are TED and TEDx? I found that many people that I shared my good news with had not heard of TED or TEDx. … Continue reading

A Memorable Memorial Service thanks to Toastmasters

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I recently participated in a memorial service for a fellow Toastmaster. Remembering Dick Churchill The gentleman who passed on November 18, 2016, is Richard (Dick) Churchill.  He was a member of Toastmasters for close to 50 years.*   He even met the founder … Continue reading

Avoid Computer Updates While Presenting

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Scheduling when updates occur will avoid disruptive computer updates while presenting. I have a page on this site devoted to “J” – for “JAMS. “   It explains common things that can occur while doing a presentation and offers suggestions … Continue reading

A Roast of a Person Done Right

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I was thrilled that a fellow Toastmaster took my suggestions on how to deliver a roast of a person and delivered a delightfully funny roast. What is a Roast? In Toastmasters, we have a custom of praising and poking fun at … Continue reading

Importance of Storytelling for Persuasive Speaking

Storytelling in Public Speaking

Last night I attended an evaluation contest and appreciated the emphasis placed on storytelling for persuasive speaking Toastmasters Evaluations One of the hallmarks of the Toastmasters program is evaluations. Each speaker in a club receives feedback, both written and oral, after delivering a … Continue reading

How to Turn Subject Matter Experts into Trainers

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As a Trainer Coordinator, I helped several shy individuals become confident trainers in a way that was non-threatening. During my 33-year career at UCLA, I served as a Training Coordinator for nearly 13 years. The training was designed to help Research … Continue reading

No Bra Straps while Speaking

No Bra Straps while Speaking

One of the ways to tarnish a professional appearance is to have bra straps showing or, worse, pulling them up while presenting! In 2015, my church decided to go live stream.  Our services include an opening prayer and five-minute talk … Continue reading

Public Speaking Anxiety

Public Speaking Anxiety

 Speaking Anxiety, or Glossophobia, is scientifically referred to as the number one fear in the USA.  Symptoms Public speaking anxiety is usually manifested in your hands and your knees. Wet hands and shaking knees are the most common outward signs … Continue reading

Hand Gestures when Speaking

Hands are an important part of body language when speaking. In his book titled, Nonverbal Communication,  the leading Californian researcher Albert Mehrabian claims facial expressions are almost eight times as powerful as the words used. That words only count for … Continue reading

Get the Quote Right

Get the Quote Right

Reading an article about a keynote address I had delivered was my first strong awareness of how important it is to get the quote right. The year was 1998, and I delivered a closing keynote address to wrap up the … Continue reading

You are Never Done

You are Never Done

Last week I was sorely reminded that despite the fact I’ve been speaking for 30 years – I will never be done with the need to practice. You are Never Done With Continuous Practice I served as the master of ceremony (Toastmaster) … Continue reading

Master Communicator – President Ronald Reagan

Master Communicator – President Ronald Reagan

Master Communicator President Ronald Reagan kept note cards of quotes and words of wit and wisdom he later incorporated into his speeches. We recently took a trip to the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley, Southern California.  The library is … Continue reading

The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Video Testimonial of Your Love

They say home made gifts are the best gifts to receive. I agree!  Especially the ultimate Mother’s Day gift video testimonial of your love. When I was going through my mom’s things after she passed away, I was moved to tears … Continue reading

Quotes about Public Speaking by the CEO of Stew Leonards

Quotes about Public Speaking by the CEO of Stew Leonards

When it comes to good public speaking topics, I think quotes about public speaking by the CEO of Stew Leonards hits the nail on the head: Never give a speech on something unless it is something you like yourself. In … Continue reading

Quotations about Quotes

Quotations about Quotes

Quotations are powerful tools for speaking – and living! I believe in the power of quotes.  Quotes are an extremely effective tool to enhance one’s talk. So much so that I have a web site devoted to quotes. For fun I looked … Continue reading