Public speaking is no longer just a passion or a side gig for Americans. Professionals who love communicating and reaching out now embrace it as a full-time career. According to a LinkedIn survey, the average public speaker delivered 10–15 paid gigs in 2020 and 2021. …

I enjoy public speaking and I would like to do more of it. Long ago, I realized that I needed a process to be successful in getting continuing opportunities. So, my formula for seeking speaking engagements is: Think of the Long Game Be the Master of Your Content Be a…

The last few years have been hard on us, with the pandemic, war, and civic unrest constantly on our minds. The stress has compounded to the point that some folks are afraid to go out in public. For some, the reality of the world has impacted them to the extent…

As public speakers (and indeed as businessmen), most of us want to build an empire. We want to create something that we’re remembered for and to start establishing a reputation. We also want to create a situation where people are going out of their way to work with us. If…

Spiders? No problem. Heights? Don’t sweat it! Public Speaking? Panic. Just the thought of getting in front of a room full of people and having to speak is enough to make some of the most renowned businesspeople moist at the collar. …

Most people will have to think about how to write a persuasive speech at some point in their lives. This form of presentation is a speech that aims to convince or affect a listener. During a performance, a speaker seeks to influence the beliefs, attitudes, values, or behaviors of audience…

Are you struggling to sound like a native English speaker? Do you find yourself stumbling over your words or lacking confidence when speaking to native speakers? The good news is that there are a few key phrases and expressions that can help you sound more natural and confident in your…

Winston Churchill, Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, John F. Kennedy… Everyone knows these names today. And while most people remember them for their political, cultural, and other inputs to humankind’s heritage, public speakers appreciate these people as deliverers of some of the most powerful speeches that have shaped history. Public…

We all like to think that we’ll be rich one day, no matter how realistic that might be. That’s also the reason why so many people are on the lookout for get rich quick schemes, most of which either don’t work or are outright fraudulent. Now, we’re not here to…