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Table of Contents Why Most Speakers Lose the Audience Before They Even Say Hello Audience Engagement Tip #1: Talk to the People Before You Talk to the Room Audience Engagement Tip #2: Scout the Airport Audience Engagement Tip #3: Show Up to the Reception Audience...
If you want to know how to engage audiences as a public speaker, here’s the truth you need to hear first: if you are not engaging your audience, you are not giving a speech. You are giving a lecture. And nobody books a speaker twice for delivering a lecture....
Table of Contents Why Your Opening Lines Matter More Than Anything Else The 1 Physical Technique That Changes Everything Before You Say a Word 12 Proven Ways to Start a Speech That Actually Work How to Match Your Opening to the Moment Write Your First 30 Seconds: A...
Estimated reading time: 12–14 minutes Key Takeaways: Public speaking anxiety is common. You are in the majority, not the minority. Fear shows up in your thoughts, your actions, and your body. All 3 are real. The root cause is almost always self-focus. You are thinking...
Most motivational speaker proposals fail. Not because the speaker lacks talent, but because the proposal lacks clarity. Event planners are busy. They scan documents quickly and make decisions fast. If your proposal feels vague, self focused, or confusing, it gets...
The Speaking Industry Isn’t Dying. It’s Being Reborn Let me be straight with you. If you’ve been wondering whether professional speaking still has a future, you’re asking the wrong question. The speaking industry has fundamentally transformed...
On demand book publishing is one of the biggest shifts the publishing world has ever seen. It allows authors to publish real print books without risking thousands of dollars upfront. Instead of guessing how many copies might sell, your book is printed only when...
Estimated reading time for how to open a motivational speech: 6 minutes Key Takeaways: First impressions matter. Capture your audience’s attention within 7 seconds. Use powerful openings such as stories, quotes, or questions to engage listeners. Avoid common...
Choosing a speaking topic sounds simple until you sit down to do it. That is when doubt creeps in. You start thinking, “I could speak about a lot of things,” or “What if I choose the wrong topic?” or “What if nobody wants to hear this?” If you are an aspiring...
Take your time to study this the 5 second rule. We all need a framework like this to stand out in the already crowded speaking industry. Ask yourself, how can I adapt this to my message? What Is Mel Robbins’ 5 Second Rule? The five second rule Mel Robbins teaches is a...
