So you wanna be a speaker-super-star?

At least once a week, someone asks me for some public speaking tips.

After all, effective speakers move people to action -- one of the keys to success in life. It is not easy, though, even if you master power point design and a few hand gestures. When you have more tools and techniques for writing presentations, you also get self-confidence and poise. When you begin to master public speaking the act transforms from a "have-to" into a "get-to". 

MPI's One+ Magazine (the leading trade publication for meeting professionals) ran my column on "Speaker Rehab" in a recent issue. It's my basic advice on how to be the best possible speaker or presenter you can be. 

Check out Speaker Rehab in One+

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Comments

[Dave Boodakian]

Hey Tim,

Don't forget about Toastmasters! A great resource for anyone looking to improve their public speaking.

Dave

[Howard Cox]

Hi Tim,

As a public speaker, I greatly appreciate your rehab points and will take them to heart.

I also wanted to direct you to a couple of recommendations from Seth Godin on the same subject in a recent post at his blog.

I think your and Seth advice is even more powerful taken together then either one separately.

Thanks for the help Tim, I appreciate it!

http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2009/03/the-two-elements-of-a-great-presenter.html

Howard