Public Speaking

Some people are terrified to speak in public or in front of a group. These simple steps can help you do better at it, even if you don't like it.

When trying to get a point across to someone else we often think long and hard about what we want to say. That's the wrong way to go about it. Try this instead.

Does your message get lost in the ambiguity of buzzwords? This business game can help you improve the impact of your presentations and make you a better manager.

The Entrepreneurial Development Group offers courses and customized consulting for businesses entrepreneurs in areas such as strategic management, customer service and hiring and motivating employees.

There is an amazing amount of valuable material behind this page, so don't be misled by the clip art. The three parts are Speakers Bureau (tips for public speaking), Tame the Monster (Getting your speech together) and How to Handle Questions.

Ground-breaking thoughts and common sense ideas for businesses and other organizations that want to get the most from their investment in their people.

Speaker Resource Center is a speakers bureau that works with organizations wanting to hire guest speakers or bring in outside trainers. Speakers can register with the Center, and companies looking for professional speakers can fill out an information form to help the Center find a good match for their needs.

The Speakers Platform, sponsored by ONLearning.net, offers a free listing in their online database of speakers, as well as significant resources for speakers including a chat room, forum, video library and information helpful for meeting planners.

Patricia Fripp is a professional speaker, and offers this page full of resources for her professional colleagues. The site includes an online newsletter, marketing tools, a series of free, reprintable articles, and a number of seminars to sharpen marketing and technical skills.