Speaking 101: Building a Strong Co-Presentation

Speaking 101: Building a Strong Co-Presentation

Conversational session formats—panels, fireside chats, and debates—are an engaging way to dive deeper into a topic at an event and hear different perspectives. What does it take to put together a strong co-presentation? It comes down to a lot of preparation, thought, and balance.

Speaking 101: Making the Most of an In-Person Event

Speaking 101: Making the Most of an In-Person Event

Now that a large portion of speaking engagements may not be as hassle-free as logging onto your computer, maximizing your time is more important than ever. Knowing how to make the most out of live conferences might feel like a distant memory, but these tips and tricks will help you fully reap the rewards of your upcoming, in-person speaking engagement. 

Speaking 101: How to Connect Using Body Language

Speaking 101: How to Connect Using Body Language

Delivering an engaging presentation that your audience will enjoy and remember takes more than just a great PowerPoint and well-outlined speech. In fact, having an effective presentation and being an influential speaker boils down to this: you have to be likable.

We share tips on how to make sure you convey warmth and competence on stage to draw a crowd that will remember you for your words and stage presence!

Speaking 101: How to Make Virtual Sessions More Interactive

Speaking 101: How to Make Virtual Sessions More Interactive

Speaking at online events is no easy feat. You must ensure your tech is fully functioning, your Wi-Fi is running at lightning speed, in-home distractions are at a minimum, and most importantly, that your session leaves attendees feeling engaged and inspired. Losing the attention of your audience is the last thing you want, so we’ve included five key strategies for keeping your audience engaged.

Speaking 101: How to Crush Your Podcast Interview

Speaking 101: How to Crush Your Podcast Interview

Podcasting has been on a steady rise for over a decade now and is here to stay. By 2024, it’s predicted that the number of worldwide monthly listeners will surge to over 500 million! With over 2 million podcasts in circulation and more than 48 million episodes available, you’ll need more than a great story to catch a listener’s attention. Set yourself up for a killer interview with these six tips.

Speaking 101: How to Become a Confident Public Speaker

Speaking 101: How to Become a Confident Public Speaker

It's no secret that many struggle with the fear of speaking publicly—approximately 75% of people experience Glossophobia, the fear of public speaking or speech anxiety. While you may not be able to conquer the fear entirely, there are many approaches to make the experience less daunting.

And let’s be real—no one has been able to overcome their phobia by picturing a crowd in their underwear. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of practical tips to alleviate some of the pressure that comes with public speaking.