by Marjorie Saulson | All, Communication, Public Speaking
When we talk about the fear of public speaking, the first thing the comes to mind is getting up on a stage and giving a formal speech of some kind. However, there are many other times in the course of business and in our everyday lives that we have to speak in public....
by Marjorie Saulson | All, Communication, Public Speaking
Have you ever sat through a speech that was so boring that you either fell asleep, or spent the time catching up on your email? Would you like to know how to avoid doing the same painful thing to the people who are listening to you? An obvious requirement is to create...
by Marjorie Saulson | All, Business Skills, Public Speaking
We are now in the midst of that annual exercise in futility known as making New Year’s Resolutions. You know the drill! You create a hopeful, and often long, list of things you would like to do better in the coming year. Losing weight and exercising more seem to...
by Marjorie Saulson | All, Communication, Public Speaking
Most people think of public speaking as having to give a speech. I have a different and much broader definition: Public speaking is any time you talk to someone other than yourself. Think about it! Would you rather have a root canal than go to a networking event? Do...
by Marjorie Saulson | All, Public Speaking
Have you ever had to sit and wait through a program of other speakers or a long dinner before you get to make your presentation? Does that long waiting period add to any nerves or jitters that you may already be feeling before speaking to a group? If so, you are...
by Marjorie Saulson | All, Business Skills, Communication, Public Speaking
It is always exciting to be inspired by a great new idea. It doesn’t matter if the idea is for a new product, a new service, a better way of doing something, or a better way of creating value in your life and in the world. The challenge comes in moving beyond...
