They say that clothes maketh the man. But how you dress makes more than just a statement when you are presenting or public speaking. Sure, you may find the perfect dress, or the sharpest suit, but did you know you Read more…
Anxiety and fear of public speaking can be a big problem. Many people say that public speaking is their greatest fear. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Here are the 3 best tips to help you beat your Read more…
Over the past few years I have acted as Master of Ceremonies, or Emcee, for TEDx events. Firstly I emcee’d TEDxEAL in Denmark in 2016, where I was also the curator. Later, in 2018 and 2019 I was the emcee Read more…
You really need to know your audience before you begin public speaking. Make sure to ask your event host all about your audience and their needs as you plan out your talk. Use this page as a handy checklist to Read more…
Public speaking tips are everywhere. But if you are starting out as a public speaker, you want to make sure you get the best advice available. I asked a wide range of professional public speakers and coaches for their best Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Curator, where you get to ask the advice of a curator to find out the hidden behind the scenes world of event curation. This week’s question comes from an event organiser in Singapore who is curious about Read more…
How can I help a speaker at my conference who’s speech is extremely hard to listen to? What can I do to help my live audience to understand to the speech? B.Wong – USA It can be a challenge if Read more…
When public speaking, lecturing, presenting or giving any kind of speech, Powerpoint can be a brilliant tool. However, in most cases it is overused, or used badly. At it’s worst, Powerpoint can distract you from making a brilliant speech. Many Read more…
If you are just getting started with your career as a public speaker, one of the best ways to promote yourself can be with good video footage. If you are giving a lecture, presentation, talk, or any other kind of Read more…
Becoming an Emcee, a Master of Ceremonies, is a difficult and important job. Many of the skills it takes to be a good public speaker also apply to people who want to become a good Emcee. But the job of Read more…