Opening:

A brief statement on the power of speaking before others with confidence and authority.  Beyond the positive feelings themselves, it is the answer to nearly everything else that goes into an effective talk:  convincing delivery, focus and concentration, audience connection, commanding presence, and more.  Most important, it infuses our words with the power to persuade, to lead, and to sell.
 

The Seven Principles of Speaking with Poise and Power

1.  The "1330" Principle

A powerful mindset that helps to eliminate our fear of making mistakes as well as reduce their frequency.

2.  Ready ... Or Not

Solid preparation techniques that are vital in reducing stress while improving our talks; including a little-known strategy for handling problems and "freeze-ups" at the podium.

3.  Expect the Best

Programming ourselves for a superb talk through positive expectations and self-talk.

4.  The Perfectionist's Curse

No single trait does more to create pre-talk stress and post-talk misery than perfectionism.  Furthermore, the pursuit of impossible standards actually lowers the quality of our presentation.  There is a better way.

5.  Automatic Audience Connection

To connect with our audience reduces stage-fright and inspires the listener to action.  A performer's slant on attaining this highly-valued ability.

6.  Lighten Up

A wooden demeanor and dour countenance weaken our delivery and bore the listener.  Sadly, it is in this mode that many business speakers operate.  Simply put, people who enjoy what they do, do a better job.   The how's and why's of having a good time at the front of the room.

7.  Watch  Your Mouth

The power of labels.  Here are three words that virtually eliminate stage-fright instantly.  

Special Delivery

A mini-course on the essentials of great delivery.  How to make our talks truly memorable and impacting by giving our words and voice-tone more zing.  

Closing Pep-Talk