July 13th, 2025
“People don’t buy products, they buy better versions of themselves.” — Seth Godin, marketing expert and bestselling author of This Is Marketing Public speakers who teach presentation skills often blend mechanics (e.g., voice,…

July 7th, 2025
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” — Arthur Ashe, American professional tennis player As a public speaking solopreneur, you are probably experiencing overwhelm right now. There is something you can do…

June 30th, 2025
“Most people give up just when they’re about to achieve success. They quit on the one-yard line.” — Ross Perot, American businessman and former presidential candidate As a public speaker, have you ever wondered whether you are…

June 23rd, 2025
“A recession doesn’t eliminate opportunity—it concentrates it. The speakers who succeed are those who specialize, solve real problems, and prove their worth.” — Jane Atkinson, business coach for speakers and author of The Wealthy…

June 16th, 2025
“Before you marry a person, you should first make them use a computer with slow Internet service to see who they really are.” — Will Ferrell, comedian and actor Two weeks ago, my wife, Elaine, and I moved to Mount Pleasant,…

June 9th, 2025
“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” — Sun Tzu from The Art of War My wife, Elaine, and I recently moved from Northern Virginia to the Charleston, South Carolina, area. To say our move was chaotic is an…

June 2nd, 2025
“People don’t want perfect; they want real.” – Modern audience engagement trend Excellent public speakers keep up with the latest audience trends. Below are three audience trends for which public speakers should take…

May 26th, 2025
“What you do for yourself dies with you. What you do for others is immortal.” — Albert Pike, attorney and writer On this Memorial Day, it is proper to remember those who have given their lives so we may enjoy our freedom….