250 TPS How to Hold Your Own at the C-Suite Table
The Public Speaker share 4 tips for exerting influence to get your ideas heard.
Episodes
The Public Speaker's Quick and Dirty Tips for Improving Your Communication Skills
The Public Speaker helps you to inform, motivate, entertain, and persuade better. Join host and creator Lisa B. Marshall for short, practical tips that help you to be engaging and memorable every time you speak. It's not just about public speaking, it's about effective communication.
Episodes
249 TPS What Surprising Secret Do Katy Perry, Niall Horan, and Harrison Ford Have in Common?
Do you dread getting up in front of others? Unfortunately, performance anxiety can exact a huge toll on self-confidence and self-esteem. If you have stage fright, you’re in good company. Some of the most popular performers also also suffer from anxiety on stage. Here are 8 celebrities who have overcome their nerves.
248 TPS How to Project Your Voice
If you need to project your voice and make yourself heard, The Public Speaker has 3 tips for how to make your voice bigger (rather than just louder).
247 TPS LinkedIn Lately? No? Find Out What You're Missing
LinkedIn is useful for much more than just job searching. The Public Speaker explains how LinkedIn can help you build your network and engage customers.
246 TPS 3 Public Speaking Secrets of Comedians
The Public Speaker explores the techniques that comedians practice to be memorable performers. See how these tips can help make you a better speaker.
245 TPS March Madness: How to Motivate Like a Pro Athlete
March Madness is here. The Public Speaker shows us how to motivate our team like a pro. We look at famous speeches and see why they work.
244 TPS How to Gain the Attention of a VIP
How do you impress a VIP who doesn’t know you from a hole in the wall? The Public Speaker offers 8 tips to help you network more effectively and get noticed.
243 TPS 10 Things I Wish I Had Known About Twitter
Happy birthday Twitter! The Public Speaker tells us 10 things she wishes she had known about Twitter from the beginning. It’s not too late to join Twitter and use it to promote your business.
242 TPS 7 Speech Tips for the Procrastinator
You’ve got a speech to give, but you’ve procrastinated. Not to worry, the Public Speaker tells you how to give a great presentation even if you waited until the last minute to prepare. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1jVnN2M
241 TPS Why Jared Leto Had the Best Oscar Acceptance Speech
We can learn a lot about public speaking by watching The Oscars. The Public Speaker reviews Jared Leto’s Oscar acceptance speech and explains why it’s a great example of how to accept an award.
240 TPS How to Get a WOW (Not a Scowl) from Kids (Part 2)
The Public Speaker takes another look at speaking to an audience of children. Here are 10 more tips for keeping a school-age audience engaged.
239 TPS How to Get a Wow (Not a Scowl) from Kids (Part 1)
Speaking to a group of children is not the same as speaking to a group of adults. The Public Speaker gives tips to help you engage some of the most discerning listeners: children.
238 TPS The Social Media Gender Gap (Part 2)
Men and women use social media differently. In Part 2 of this series, The Public Speaker explains how we can learn from each other and get better at promoting ourselves and building online relationships.
237 TPS The Social Media Gender Gap (Part 1)
Men and women use social media differently. The Public Speaker explains how we can learn from each other and get better at promoting ourselves and building relationships online.
236 TPS 5 1/2 Public Speaking Lessons from the Golden Globes
This year’s Golden Globes were ripe with teachable moments for public speakers. The The Public Speaker shares 5 1/2 lessons from this year's awards ceremony.
235 TPS Can I Use Profanity in a Speech or Podcast? (Part 2)
Swearing can be persuasive if you do it right. The Public Speaker explores how profanity can be used effectively. Download your FREE report, "7 Essential Trails of Exceptional People" or learn more by visiting www.smarttalksuccess.com
234 TPS Can I Use Profanity in a Speech or Podcast? (Part 1)
Swearing in a podcast or during a speech -- does it help get your point across or just alienate your audience? It's not so simple. The Public Speaker tackles this thorny issue in Part 1 of this series on profanity.
233 TPS Top 10 Countdown: Best Episodes of 2013
Let’s start the new year by reviewing the top 10 Public Speaker podcast episodes of the past year. Which communication tips made the biggest impact in 2013? Listen to find out! Visit smarttalksuccess.com to learn more about Smart Talk.
232 TPS Make Better Introductions and Remember Names (Part 2)
Making introductions is hard. Remembering names is even harder. In Part 2 of this series, the Public Speaker shares her 5 secrets for always remembering the names of people you meet.
230 TPS 7 Tips for Great Sit-Down Presentations
Not all presentations are given standing up. Whether it’s an interview, a power lunch, or a team meeting, following these 7 tips will help you make an effective sit-down presentation.
229 TPS 7 Ways to Kill Your Sales Deal
You need to sell your business or product, but you’ve got a lot of competition. The Public Speaker outlines 7 mistakes you can make that kill the deal. Plus - how to avoid them.
176 TPS How to Write Letters of Recommendation
Strong letters of recommendation reflect on you and the candidate. Learn how to write a recommendation that gets noticed.
228 TPS 7 Trends in Public Speaking and Presentations (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this series on the latest trends in presentations, The Public Speaker digs into the latest trends in presentation technology. To learn more about recent trends in presentation style, be sure to listen to Part 1 of this series.
227 TPS 7 Trends in Public Speaking and Presentations (Part 1)
Presentations have changed a lot since the age of suits in the boardroom and Windows 97 clip art. Make sure your presentation is up to date. The Public Speaker walks you through the latest trends in presentations.
226 TPS Is it Possible to Be Less Intelligent in Group Settings? (Part 2)
What can you do to feel more comfortable speaking in a group setting? The Public Speaker has 6 tips to be more confident and participate in group discussion. This is Part 2 of a series.
083 TPS The Rule of Three to Communicate Better
What is the Rule of Three? What are some examples? How can YOU use it to be more effective in your communication? Questions go to publicspeaker@quickanddirtytips.com. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!
225 TPS Is it Possible to Be Less Intelligent In Group Settings? (Part 1)
Can our minds truly go blank? Why do even the most intelligent people seem dumber in a small group situation? The Public Speaker talks about the science behind this and why it happens in Part 1 of this series.
224 TPS Presentation Disasters: What to Do When Things Go Wrong
The Public Speaker gives practical tips for 4 common public speaking disasters. Read about how to recover and move on.
223 TPS 3 Secrets Radio Personalities Don't Want You to Know
The Public Speaker, Lisa B. Marshall, talka with radio personality Jeff Brown, host of Read to Lead Podcast, to learn the 3 secrets of success radio personalities won’t tell you.
222 TPS 5 Tips for Better Conversations
The Public Speaker answers a listener question about the 5 best tips for making conversation with strangers