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Congratulations Verity

Newest World Champion Public Speaker – Verity Price From Forbes:  “If your life is not going the way you want, you need to write a different story,” is the advice of Verity Price, the newly crowned public speaking world champion. With an inspiring speech titled, “A Great Read,” Verity Price, a 46-year-old professional speaker and facilitator…

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Elevator Speech

How to Craft the Ideal Elevator Speech Although our countries have been closed down over the past year and a bit, we are still networking through Zoom and other online options.  This gives us the opportunity to introduce ourselves using our practiced elevator speech. Networking is one of the key tools that can make the…

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Better Conversations

Better Conversations are possible Most of us spend time each day surrounded by friends, colleagues, strangers and loved ones, whether that’s on our daily commute, sitting in the park, at home, at work, or visiting the supermarket.  Yet many of us have a self-imposed feeling of isolation. We might say a quick “Hello” but don’t bother…

Picking A Speech Topic
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Picking A Speech Topic

Lance Miller shares some tips on picking a speech topic in his YouTube Video.  Lance Miller, a Toastmaster from Glendale, California, emerged victorious and claimed the title of 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking.  Since that time he has been sharing tips to help others on their speaking journey.  On his website LanceMillerSpeaks.com you will…

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Impromptu Speaking

Impromptu Speaking For many of us it’s the worst case scenario – suddenly having to deliver an impromptu presentation.  Maybe your boss just asked you to say a few words about the project you are working on.  Maybe you are at a networking meeting and have been asked to introduce yourself.  Suddenly your throat is…

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Speaking with Zoom

The History of Public Speaking Throughout the history of human civilization, people have been expressing their confidence and strength, not only by force, but also by the noble art of public speaking. The orators of ancient Greece were highly respected and valued in the community. Likewise, today’s world leaders are admired and esteemed when they…