Over the summer, I delved into a book by the Wharton school’s Associate Professor of Marketing Jonah Berger titled, Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way. His blurb in Goodreads, where it receiv…| C-suite Blueprint
When my friend, Sabyasachi (Saby) Sengupta stepped off stage as the 2025 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking in Philadelphia, I couldn’t have been happier. But I also realized something: our two-month coaching journey had taught me as much as it taught him. Through our written exchanges and live sessions together, I was reminded of […]| Manner of speaking
Discover what Oslo’s 700-year-old Akershus Fortress reveals about presentation structure and building strong, unforgettable presentations.| Manner of speaking
Quietly it approached, and though most of you haven’t noticed, last week I celebrated my fiftieth worldwide speaking appearance. It happened at one of my favorite conferences — the annual Performance Marketing Insights show (where I also spoke for my 2nd time back in 2007 when they were in London, 12th at Munich 2011, and 43rd at Berlin 2014). … Continue reading "Audience Reviews Prussakov’s 50th Speaking Appearance" The post Audience Reviews Prussakov’s 50th Speaking Appearance...| Prussakov.com
I started this year by speaking at Affiliate Summit West 2014 in Las Vegas (Jan 12-14), followed by Affiliate Management Days 2014 speaking appearances in San Francisco (Mar 18-20) and London (May 13-14), and then also at Performance Marketing Insights Europe in Berlin (June 24-25), and Affiliate Summit East 2014 in New York (Aug 10-12). After a bit of a break, I have a few new speaking appearances coming up … Continue reading "Prussakov’s 2014 Affiliate Marketing Speaking ...| Prussakov.com
Wish you could eradicate the ums & ahs out of your public presentations? Turns out those verbal fillers may play an important role in establishing trust...| Susan Cain
This is a guest post by Stephen Welch. He is an expert in communication, HR and professional change. Stephen is the Director and Co-founder of Archetypical Ltd, the company behind Corporate Snakes and Career Ladders, a new approach to learning through play. He is also a visiting lecturer at the University of London. You can find […]| Manner of speaking
Content or delivery? It's one of the most often asked questions in public speaking: What’s more important—what you say, or how you say it?| Manner of speaking
An overlooked way to sound more authoritative.| Harvard Business Review
Recently I’ve had several clients ask me how to handle naysayers when presenting. Most of us have heard that presenting and public speaking are some of the world’s greatest fears, often ranking higher than death. Wondering how to handle naysayers can make presenting even more scary. Presenting internally and externally is one of the best … Continue reading "Are you afraid of naysayers when presenting?" The post Are you afraid of naysayers when presenting? appeared first on Crystal Clear...| Crystal Clear Communications
On speaker panels, does the panelist order matter? If you’ve ever attended or spoken on a panel, you know it’s hard to make a panel presentation interesting enough to capture and hold the audience’s attention. Why? Because each panelist must speak on the same topic yet differentiate from the other speakers by saying something new … Continue reading "Panel presentations: Does speaker order really matter?" The post Panel presentations: Does speaker order really matter? appeared first on...| Crystal Clear Communications
I had the great pleasure of visiting Tokyo recently, to speak at the long-running, COVID-interrupted UX Days event. From my perspective it was over 3 years in the making, from the initial invitation to actually being able to attend. Wild. The trip was a lot of firsts for me; my first time in Japan, my first ... continue| Scott Kubie
Elevate your internal presentations as an HR leader. Master public speaking techniques to engage, inspire, and align teams with confidence and purpose. The post Public Speaking for HR Leaders: How to Inspire When You Present Internally appeared first on AdvantEdge Training & Consulting.| AdvantEdge Training & Consulting
5 tips for drinking water like a professional when you are on stage and giving a speech or a presentation.| Manner of speaking
The idea of ‘faking it until you make it’ receives a bad rap in this authentic era. Better to be real than bogus, goes the current thinking. But by taking advantage of a bit of brain science, you can trick yourself into thinking that you are more of a superstar than you are yet really ... The post How to Fake Your Way to Good Cheer appeared first on Public Words.| Public Words
In the world of childhood wonder, where dinosaurs trample across bedrooms and pirates sail through bathtubs, the mind of a child is already overflowing with creativity and imagination. But what if that same creative spirit could be channelized into something even more powerful for something even more potent — keen observational skills that create more| CueKids
When a child initiates to speak up– whether it’s for a school project, a debate team, or simply sharing an idea– their words are just the tip of the iceberg. Beneath the sentences and stories lies a powerful, invisible force: body language. Young speakers often make use of body language such as gestures, posture,| CueKids
In a world where effective communication is essential for success, helping kids develop public speaking skills early on can set them up for a bright future. But let’s be honest - traditional methods of teaching public speaking can sometimes feel intimidating for kids. So, how do we make learning confidence, persuasion, and creativity in| CueKids
I love reading books. Especially physical books. (Remember them?) If you are going to read a physical book, you will undoubtedly want to use a bookmark so that you know exactly where you stopped when you put the book down. It might be a scrap of paper. It might be a treasured bookmark that you […]| Manner of speaking
Take a risk the next time you speak in public. It will be scary and you will be nervous. But it is the only way to grow as a speaker.| Manner of speaking
Thierry de Pauw: consulting CTO - IT Delivery Consultant - IT Engineer - The Struggle of Public Speaking| ThinkingLabs:: Thierry de Pauw
At Middlesbrough Front End 2025 I gave a talk about some of the more exotic applications of View Transitions| Bram.us
A sore throat before a speech or presentation is the last thing that you want. But if you have one, don't panic. There are things you can do.| Manner of speaking
🚧 hello consumers of RSS, if you're reading this, then you're ahead of the curve. These are the slides from my upcoming talk, which will be delivered at Webdirections in a couple of hours. After the talk is available, this post will be updated with the| Geoffrey Huntley
At JSHeroes 2025 I gave a talk in Scroll-Driven Animations.| Bram.us
Slides + Recording of the talk “Supercharge Web UX with View Transitions” I gave at WebExpo.| Bram.us
Movement on stage can help reinforce an idea. Moving forward reinforces a positive idea; moving backward reinforces a negative one.| Manner of speaking
Explore the pitfalls of security champion programs and learn effective strategies to avoid common worst practices. Download the slides now!| SheHacksPurple
Elevate your presentations with confidence that connects the message and leaves lasting impact. Master pacing, visuals, and flow. Start improving now.| UK Business Blog
Storytelling is often seen as one of the most effective strategies to improve customer engagement because stories are estimated to be about 22 times more memorable than facts alone. They create an emotional connection with your audience, helping your message stick in their minds long after your presentation or speech. Incorporating storytelling into your corporate […] The post 5 Storytelling Strategies to Use in Your Next Presentation appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
For this year’s Google I/O, I recorded the session “Web animations today and tomorrow”. Check it out to learn how to guide, inform, and delight users by adding subtle and supportive animations to your web UIs.| Bram.us
One of our University of Birmingham 3 Minute Thesis finalists and Judges’ Runner-Up Prize winner, Alison Fulop, a PGR in Psychology, shares her reasons for participating in the competition and what…| UoB PGR Development
Saturday April 26th 2025 through to Friday May 2nd I attended RSAC and B-Sides San Francisco, and it was amazing! Let me tell you about my trip!| SheHacksPurple
Improve public speaking skills with practical strategies for confidence and engagement. Contact AdvantEdge Training & Consulting, Inc. at 877-333-6787 for expert coaching.| AdvantEdge Training & Consulting
Why Stories Stick Facts inform, but stories connect. In business presentations, storytelling transforms data into meaning and turns passive listeners into engaged participants. When you tell a story, you create an emotional bridge between yourself and your audience. You invite them into a moment, an experience, or a lesson that helps make your message personal and memorable. Whether you are ... Read More The post 10 Powerful Ways to Use Storytelling in Business Presentations appeared first on...| Interact Studio
Public speaking is historically one of the best ways to sell books. Find out how you can turn your book into an engaging and memorable talk. You can listen to this episode From Page to Stage: How To Adapt Your Writing Into a Captivating Speech With Kirsten Holmberg on Christian Publishing Show.| Christian Publishing Show
Pastors should foster spiritual maturity as they grow churches. By integrating simple storytelling techniques, they can teach their people to love and apply God’s Word. The post Crafting a Memorable Sermon with Simple Storytelling Techniques appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Create a culture of continuous learning with effective training programs and leadership support. Contact AdvantEdge Training & Consulting, Inc. at 877-333-6787 for expert solutions.| AdvantEdge Training & Consulting
Join me at B-Sides SF and RSAC from April 26 to May 2! Check my schedule for meetups, talks, and book signings. Let's connect!| SheHacksPurple
Master public speaking with AdvantEdge Training & Consulting. Enhance leadership and communication skills. Based in Denver, CO.| AdvantEdge Training & Consulting
…because not everyone in the audience can see.| v5.chriskrycho.com
A PowerPoint presentation is not a Word document. They serve two different purposes. Don't crowd your slides with too much information.| Manner of speaking
June 15 & 16th, 2024, I was in beautiful Vancouver Canada with my colleagues Amanda McCarvill and Brandan Wu for the annual, local, moving conference that spreads the Pacific North West to give a talk, but it turned into so much more: OWASP AppSec PNW! The night before was the speaker’s dinner, where I got… Continue reading Trip Report: OWASP AppSec PNW| SheHacksPurple
For most, it's not easy to speak confidently when put on the spot. Strengthen your skills by learning these 6 techniques.| Melody Wilding
Does the thought of public speaking make your stomach flip? You’re not alone. For many, standing in front of an audience feels overwhelming. The post Improve Public Speaking Through Social Skills Development appeared first on The Social Skills Center.| The Social Skills Center
Back in November last year I wrote up a talk I gave at Lean Agile Brighton called Why can't we all just get along? I've given the talk at a few more conferences and written it up as an article on InfoQ called Bridging Silos and Overcoming Collaboration Antipatterns in Multidisciplinary Organisati| Emily Webber
This week, I have been back at the Agile Cambridge conference with Agile on the Bench with my co-host, Cara Bermingham. Agile on the Bench is a friendly, low-fi, lunchtime, outdoor, agile meetup. A mix of 10min, mostly analogy-based talks about all things agile, people, teams, users and getting t| Emily Webber
While most of the clients I work with are based in Europe, over the last couple of years my client base on the North American side of the Atlantic has slowly but surely started to grow, mainly in the United States. As someone who really enjoys working with and learning from individuals and companies across the globe, this something that I’m really happy with.| On Test Automation
Learn how to make a presentation interactive. A more interactive presentation will enhance your impact. Don't let a great presentation become boring. Make it engaging using these 7 tips.| Cool Communicator
Learn how to moderate a panel discussion. Use these 10 strategies to make your event an organized and rewarding experience for everyone.| Cool Communicator
Enthusiasm makes a big difference in your impact when public speaking. But what if you are presenting content that is boring or uninteresting?| Cool Communicator
Unveiling the Journey: My debut as a public speaker in Cyprus KEEPIG AHEAD OF CHANGE: Anticipating and Managing Change 2018 CIM Conference When I received the invitation to speak at one of the major conferences held in Cyprus, I was overwhelmed with a mix of excitement and honor. The prospect of sharing my insights on […] <p>The post 2018 CIM Conference Speaker first appeared on .</p>|
Professional speechwriters are a specialized breed. They are charged with the great responsibility of crafting remarks primarily for senior executives. The challenges can be formidable. Large organ…| C-suite Blueprint
There are plenty of misconceptions about public speaking floating around in the ether. You may have been subjected to some of them from ill-advised, albeit well-meaning, colleagues. Let’s take a lo…| C-suite Blueprint
At TED-Ed, we’re passionate about sharing diverse and meaningful student voices with the world. Since 2014, thousands of student groups across the globe have been developing and sharing their ideas…| TED-Ed Blog
Talks Chris Short has given. Webinars Chris Short has moderated.| Chris Short
Red Hat® Summit Virtual Experience: Open House - Building Kubernetes Operators with Ansible| Chris Short
Make sure people listen and you feel understood every time you speak.| Speak as a Leader
We live in a world rife with misconceptions and misunderstandings. More often than not, these arise from myths, lack of exposure to facts or general lack of knowledge. Public speaking & leadership are no exception to this rule. In my more than 20+ years in this field, I’ve hear over and over again the assumption […] The post Is Public Speaking a Soft Skill? appeared first on Institute of Public Speaking.| Institute of Public Speaking
Almost any field has its myth’s that persist despite the efforts to dispel them. Public speaking is no exception to this rule. As a learning path, public speaking is riddled with myths that hurt beginning speakers. Herein we’ll explore some of the myths that persist today & cast them aside. Perfectionism Perfection is a myth […] The post Public Speaking Myths appeared first on Institute of Public Speaking.| Institute of Public Speaking
How to manage Glossophobia and speak impactfully in public| Speak as a Leader
Deliver powerful talks and presentations that enhance your influence, authority and credibility in public speaking| Speak as a Leader
This post is written based on my own experiences and opinions as a CNCF Ambassador. The CNCF Ambassador program application is open now (January 25, 2024 – March 10, 2024)! But what is a CNCF Ambassador and why should or shouldn’t you apply? The biggest thing to know is that the primary objective of the program is NOT to recognize individuals. The primary objective of the CNCF Ambassador program is to solve a problem the CNCF has. I became a... Read More Read More The post What’s a CNCF...| Containerized Adventures
How to get booked for speaking engagements| Innovation Women
So you’re at yet another tech conference and dozens of speakers are giving talks throughout the week. Many of them seem unfazed by the fact they are speaking in front of anywhere from fifty t…| Integrated Code
Regardless of what one thinks of Donald Trump, he knows how to grab an audience. Even many who can’t stand him tune in. For them, he has an “accident waiting to happen” appeal. The press can’t even help themselves. Yet, his performances hold key public speaking tips. Seven Public Speaking Tips Here are seven public... Read More| Influencing and Problem Solving for Leaders and Others
This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Undermining TruthFunny and fun ways exist to undermine truth. While speaking, three common ones are rhymes, humor and exaggerations. Fun relaxes people. It makes them more receptive to the message replacing truth. Three Funny And Fun Ways Rhymes “You snooze, you lose.” “See you later... Read More| Influencing and Problem Solving for Leaders and Others
The most popular Affiliate Summit presentations by Geno Prussakov on the subject of affiliate management. Slides and videos. Viewed by 50,000+ people.| Prussakov.com
I initially gave this talk at Lead Agile Brighton in October 2022, then updated and refined the slide deck for Agile Manchester in May 2023, so I’ve updated this post too. I've noticed an increasingly worrying trend in the industry of focus on specialisms at the expense of collaboration, shared r| Emily Webber
