Lapel vs Handheld Microphone

Lapel vs Handheld Microphone

There’s a debate. Or, there should be. Lapel vs Handheld Microphone. Know why you are using one over the other. And, if you don’t have an option, learn to use the one you have to your benefit. A hand-held mic can be an incredible prop (imagine Roger...
Politics as Unusual: Love, Not Hate in Political Speeches

Politics as Unusual: Love, Not Hate in Political Speeches

Politics. Can’t live with ’em. Can’t… I just can’t. I will write speeches for good people who want good things who are willing to say it all in a good way. There are two major ways to write a political speech. Ask most people, and...
Speech Tip: Set the Bar High (The Big O)

Speech Tip: Set the Bar High (The Big O)

Speech Tip: Set the Bar High (The Big O) Have you ever gotten a standing ovation? It’s a hard to describe feeling, but when someone receives one, they know. And they know they want another. It is like laughter to a comedian. It is a buzz like no other. No...
Speech Tip: Fold Your Speech?

Speech Tip: Fold Your Speech?

You’ve seen the guy reach into his suit coat and pull out his speech. Maybe it is a little dog-eared. A tiny rip  barely seen in the audience? What confidence! It is folded as you would for a letter in an envelope. He unveils his glorious speech...
Text vs Style

Text vs Style

Great speeches always involve a great message. Personal charisma can help tell that message well, but it is the substance you need to be extraordinary. We envision great speakers as having amazing podium skills. They do, but what sets them apart is something quieter:...