You Gotta Tell Your Story

You probably, at one point or another, say to yourself you don’t have a story to tell. This is a very common concern for beginning speakers. And it’s even more so for those that are born in the US.

Listen, if you think you can connect with your audiences without a story, think again. Stories are what bond us to our audiences. They are what give us leverage to last in the business. And that goes for any business. (more…)

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 dreaming and trying to sell that dream. (more…)

Avoid the voodoo advice out there.

Just like in any field, there are many ways to succeed in the speaking business. As a result, you are bound to hear many conflicting pieces of advice from different people out there.

Be very careful.

Listen, if you keep going around taking advice from everyone, you’ll be confused. Do you know why? It’s because what works for one person may not work for you depending on where you are on your journey. (more…)

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. As a result, they keep procrastinating. And that spirit of confusion comes from the urge of wanting to dump everything they know on the pages of the book. (more…)

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 sense of “I belong here.” Say it with conviction. Challenge your audience. Rattle their cages. I don’t mean to (more…)

1) Point Out The Obvious
Show them the obvious. Have you heard the saying that God is in the details? Well, your audience will most likely find their aha-moments in the details.

Pay attention to things that your audience overlooks and bring it to their attention while you’re making a point. That’s a powerful strategy.

It’s like they are heading in one direction in their minds, then you jerk their chain and completely switch their direction of thinking. Let’s look at an example; I’m going to make it up. (more…)

How To Craft a Killer Speech:

1) Focus On The Stories
You must become a GREAT STORYTELLER. Life is nothing but storytelling in the making. Every great wise man told stories to sell their ideas. Stories are the way to persuade.

For thousands of years people have been using them to cause others to march on. They still do today. Every movie is a story. Come to think of it, I told you a story about me at the beginning. Didn’t I? (more…)