It’s Your Time… It’s Your Moment I’ll tell you what; there are people out there that I’ll never be able to reach. And it’s the same for some of the big names in this field. There are some people they’ll never be able to reach. They can’t identify with them. Only you can. I can…
I was at Micro Center checking the new Mac Book Pro. That’s right slowly but surely I am becoming a Mac fan! I guess it’s because I am more into videos now. And videos are the future. While at the store, I started a conversation with a brilliant man. He was sort of perplexed to…
Rethink Your Current Lifestyle Before You Jump. If you are going to launch your speaking career or you want to start any business, now is NOT the time to buy that big house. You shouldn’t go for the fancy car, or the toys either. Now, I’m not really telling you what to do. It’s your…
Stories Are More Important Than Facts You instantly connect with your audience the moment you engage them in a story. Having multiple stories and vignettes throughout your speech is like subtly putting your audience in and out of hypnotic trances.
I often resist talking about money when it comes to speaking. I just don’t want to send the wrong signal. You see, if money is the only motivation that brings us to speaking, we are doomed to fail. There’s no doubt that there is a lot of money to be made. I’m making a of…
Learn From Those Who Are Living Your Dream. Alright, we talked about not taking advice from people who are out of touch with reality. But you should also avoid taking advice from people who are not in the trenches. Simply put, seek out advice from people who are living your dreams versus those who still…
Can You Really Write A Book? Yes! Again, let me be your proof. I did it… You can, too. Not only you can write the book in no time, you can also publish it yourself in no time. Do you know why most people never write their books? It’s because they are confused and overwhelmed….
Okay, how do you position yourself as an authority or expert in your field if there’s nothing new under the sun? Great question! And I’m glad you asked. The key is to take an existing concept or idea and put a fresh spin on it. Help your audience see it in a different way.
What do I mean by authority? Well, it’s the art of using your stance to force people into compliance. Because you are the authority, people assume everything you say is true and they want to march on. That’s cool! Isn’t it? So, your job is to step on that stage with confidence, authority and a…
Now, I don’t mean to scare you with that 90% turnover rate. As a matter of fact, you should jump for joy. Knowing that so many are quitting early in the race should confirm to you there’s plenty room at the top. All you need is a little more staying power, determination and the right…