Category Archives: Resources

SpeakerNotes 4th Anniversary

Thank You for being part of the community! SpeakerNotes is celebrating Four Years of providing resources to ensure business leaders are confident, heard and inspiring each time they step up to speak.  To celebrate we have a special gift just for … Continue reading

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5 Top-Notch Tools to Fine-Tune Your Next Presentation, Part I

From a high-stakes sales call to a keynote broadcast around the world, top-notch speakers rely on a presentation toolkit filled with their favorite resources — both hands-on tools and those that are a bit more intangible. Here’s a peek at my Top 5 favorites. Continue reading

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11 Tips to Become a Teleprompter Pro

Although not difficult to learn, there’s no doubt that mastering a teleprompter takes practice, or in some cases the guiding hand of a presentation coach. Collaborating with Teleprompter Operators Andrea Sawchuck and Bethal Bird we developed these 11 Tips to Become a Teleprompter Pro. Continue reading

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Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln: 21 Powerful Secrets of History’s Greatest Speakers

At first, I dismissed James Humes’ Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln, assuming it would be full of historical platitudes and anecdotal stories rather than actionable advice. Instead, I discovered a terrific reference tool for novice and seasoned presenters alike – including me.

Each of the 21 chapters in this surprisingly quick read offers solid advice for enhancing your presentation skills, using examples from some of history’s most powerfully memorable speakers. Continue reading

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