Throw Out The Rulebook
What if I mess up? What if I forget a word? What if...[fill in the blank]? I hear it almost daily. The doubts and fears associated...
Want to Be a Better Speaker? Start With a Story.
Ever sat through a presentation packed with charts and bullet points, only to forget everything five minutes later? You’re not alone. The...
The Power of Preparation: The Second Step in SPEAC Success
When it comes to speaking, most people think preparation means memorizing every line of a speech. But that’s not true preparation. Real...
Why Your Talks Aren't Converting (and what to do about it)
Most people think their talks aren’t converting because they need more information……a better slide deck…another data point…one more great tip.
But that’s not the problem.
The real reason your audience isn’t taking action is because they don’t feel anything.
Start Before You’re Ready: The Truth About Fear
For years, I’ve wanted to land on the SXSW stage. And for years, I heard that little voice in my head asking if I was good enough, if I...
No notes? No problem! The technique that makes speaking without notes easier than sticking to a script
People often ask me how I present without notes and immediately follow it up with, “I could never do that.” If that’s you, I get it. The...
The Power of Strategy: The First Step in SPEAC Success
When it comes to speaking, most people think the key to success is all about delivery — the energy, the body language, the vocal power....
So that's what SPEAC means
When I founded SPEAC Success TM nearly a decade ago, I had a bigger vision than solely teaching public speaking and communication...
Public Speaking: A Fear Greater Than Death Itself
If you’re afraid of public speaking, you’re not alone. In fact, Glossophobia (the fear of public speaking) affects around 75% of the...
Is this tiny habit shrinking your credibility by 30%?
Let’s talk about a quiet credibility killer: filler words . According to the Harvard Business Review , the average person uses 5 filler...
