How to Tell Stories that Stick
After 30 years as a conference interpreter, making sense of speakers becomes second nature. It is easy to see what works and what doesn’t in public speaking. Too many presenters adhere to a predictable presentation routine that goes like this: open with a busy overview slide cover every item in orderly fashion finish with a […]
Speaking Secret 1: Never Stop Listening
The first insight in this series of Public Speaking Secrets honors the courage of speakers in coming on-stage despite their shortcomings and letting themselves be perceived as they are. It is a reminder from fellow presenters (and interpreters) who understand that the key to greatness is to adapt and make it human, not perfect. Conference […]
Public Speaking Secrets from an Interpreter
Regardless of your age, gender or position in life, there are some assumptions I can safely make about your past, present and future. Let us look back before we look forward. Odds are you had to speak in front of a crowd for professional or social reasons not too long ago. Irrespective of how well […]