As public speakers, we all want to be as effective as we can. That’s what allows us to deliver memorable presentations that add tangible value for our audience members. The problem is that becoming an effective public speaker is easier said than done. Even with the tips that we’re about…

Event management, whether of a virtual or physical event, has diverse requirements, from the coordination of vendors, to bringing in experts and influencers, from getting permits, to crisis management, basically everything needed for an event to succeed. Successful event management can pave the way for your business’s growth, considering events…

Different people organize events in different ways, and there’s really no right way or wrong way to go about it. Rather, you need to figure out what works best for you. The process generally looks pretty similar from one event organizer to another, and the tips that we’re going to…

You have most probably noticed that in today’s world, images have become must-haves for effective communication and conveyance of messages. From social media posts, to marketing communications, and even sales presentations at the workplace, utilizing visuals in presentations is a great way to get your points across. …

Ryan Foland speaks with Laura Sicola, a speaker, coach and leadership communication expert who helps people hone their Vocal Executive Presence. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Laura talk about the importance of mastering the three C’s — that’s the ability to Command the room or the…

Public speaking for business can be an effective marketing tactic. It gives you a chance to get in front of an audience and convincingly speak about your brand. It can also help transform your business as you get to establish an emotional connection with your target audience. Unfortunately, this strategy…

An increasing number of people are opting to learn online nowadays. Not only are online learning platforms often a better deal in terms of cost and availability, but the recent challenges to in-person education have accelerated their widespread adoption. That said, as with most other things online, your mileage may…

When you are to present, bear in mind that it is not enough to prepare your topic: you need to be your topic. It does not matter if you are a student, executive, housewife, doctor or politician. It does not matter if the presentation is on a scientific, political or…

When we think about public speaking, we usually think about speakers educating their audiences, and it’s certainly true that public speakers often find themselves taking on the role of teacher. But it’s easy to forget that the very act of public speaking can also teach us a lot about ourselves…